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My sister's cookies are always flat and I think I know why
She sent me a picture of her latest batch and they looked like little puddles again. I asked her if she creamed the butter and sugar for a full 3 minutes like the recipe says, and she admitted she just mixes it until it looks combined. I told her that extra air is what gives them lift, but she's convinced it doesn't matter. Has anyone else had to convince a family member that a simple step makes a huge difference?
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emmawood1mo ago
Honestly, she doesn't even cream it for the full time? That's the whole point.
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cora8631mo ago
Right? The "full time" part is key... otherwise the texture is just off.
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shane_fisher3728d ago
Yeah, the "texture is just off" part really hit home for me. My aunt used to make these cookies every Christmas and she always under-creamed the butter because she was in a hurry. The cookies came out dense and kind of greasy instead of light. It took me years to realize that two minutes of creaming makes all the difference. Now I set a timer on my phone every single time because I've ruined too many batches by thinking "close enough.
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