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Cool Cookie Sheets for Better Shaped Cookies
Be sure to allow the cookies sheets to cool between batches. If the cookie sheets are warm it will cause the dough to begin to spread, resulting in misshaped cookies.
Cool Cookie Sheets for Better Shaped Cookies
Additional cookie baking tips:
- If the cookie dough is too soft or it is sticky when rolling out, add a little more flour to the dough.
- If the dough is dry and cracks when handling, check to be sure the proper quantities of ingredients were added. If so, then add a little milk, softened butter or beaten egg to add moisture; work into dough by hand.
- To prevent cookies from spreading too much as they are baking, chill them properly before placing them in the oven to bake. Also, if the cookie sheet has been greased too heavily it can cause the cookies to spread. Some non-stick cookies sheets do not require greasing.
- Cookies that burn on the bottom have either been baked in too low of a position in the oven, baked on a low quality cookie sheet, or the cookie sheet was greased with butter. To prevent burning, bake the cookies in the middle of the oven, use heavy, good quality cookie sheets that are not real dark in color, and grease the cookie sheets lightly with shortening or oil. Also, be sure the cookies are being baked at the proper temperature.
- Be sure that all the cookies on the sheet are consistent in size and thickness for even baking. Allow room in between them for air to circulate.
- Using parchment paper on the cookie sheets when baking the cookies will prevent them from sticking to the sheet, allowing easy removal of the cookies after they are baked.
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