Why Are My Chocolate Chip Cookies Flat?

Too Little Flour: Measuring accurately is a key. Not using enough flour in your cookie dough can result in flat cookies. Stir up the flour and then spoon it into your measuring cup. Level it off the top using the flat-edge of a knife. Melted Butter: If the butter is melted, even a little, it can make your cookies flatter. Use only butter that’s been softened enough that it will leave an imprint when you press your finger tip lightly into it. Soften butter on the counter or unwrap it and place on a microwavable plate. Microwave uncovered on Very-Low (20%) up to 1 minute. Check it every 5 seconds, turning the stick over if one side is softening faster than the others. Hot Cookie Sheet: Cool the cookie sheet completely before reusing it. A warm cookie sheet can cause the cookie dough to start spreading too quickly.

Why is My Dough Too Stiff and Won’t Spread in the Oven?

Too Much Flour: We found that if you stir up the flour and spoon it into the measuring cup (verses dipping the measuring cup into the flour) and leveling it off with the straight edge of a knife you’ll have successful results. Wrong Size Egg: We test with large eggs because that’s what most people buy. If you use a smaller egg, there won’t be enough liquid to properly hydrate the flour and other ingredients. To fix stiff cookie dough, add a teaspoon of water or milk at a time, until the dough becomes pliable.

How Do I Keep Chocolate Chip Cookies Soft?

The best way to keep your cookies soft is to store them in an airtight food-storage bag at room temperature. Homemade chocolate chip cookies will last for a few days when stored properly on the counter.

Can I Make Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Brown Sugar?

Using just granulated sugar won’t produce the same results for texture or flavor. The cookies will be crisper and taste more like a sugar cookie with chocolate chips. You can use whatever type of brown sugar you have on hand—either light or dark brown sugar. You can make your own brown sugar by mixing 1 cup granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons molasses. This will yield 1 cup brown sugar.

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 48
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, if desired

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Prep Time 15 min
Total 1 hr 30 min
Servings 48
Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts, if desired

Instructions

Step
1

Heat oven to 375°F.
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2

In large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy and thoroughly mixed, scraping downside of bowl occasionally. Or, mix with a spoon for about 1 minute.
Step
3

Add egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth and thoroughly blended.
Step
4

Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt just until blended (dough will be stiff).
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5

Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
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6

Scoop dough into rounded tablespoonfuls and drop 2 inches apart, onto ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheets.
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7

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown (centers will be soft). Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet; remove cookies from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
Step
8

Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.

Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Serving Size: 1 Cookie

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Serving Size: 1 Cookie

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Exchanges:

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