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    How To Fix Crumbly Cookie Dough

    June 20, 2022 by Megan Leave a Comment

    Learning how to fix crumbly cookie dough doesn't have to be hard. When it comes to making cookie recipes, no one likes dry cookie dough!

    If you want to learn how to make perfect cookies, it's important to find out how to fix crumbly cookie dough right from the start.

    This will not only prevent dry cookies but it helps to make delicious cookies every single time!

    how to fix crumbly cookie dough

    Why is my cookie dough dry?

    It's so important that cookies have enough moisture to be good! While it's hard to make a bad recipe when you're making cookies, making cookies with the perfect cookie dough consistency is key.

    The good news is that there easy solutions for the best results.

    No matter if you're making chewy cookies, chocolate chip cookies, or sugar cookies, the following tips below will prevent crumbly dough and crumbly cookies every single time.

    EXPERT TIPS AND TRICKS

    First and foremost, do your best to follow the cookie dough recipe. The best way to not have the common reason or common problem of having dried cookies is to follow the baking process as it's written.

    If the original recipe was followed and you still have homemade cookies that are dry, there are a few things that you can try doing with your next batch of cookies.

    Don't overmix the dough

    The fastest way to get tough cookies and crumble dough is to overmix the cookies. You need to be careful with the mixing process and add just enough flour and dry ingredients and mix until well combined - but not too much!

    Add enough liquid

    If you have dry dough, you've likely added too much flour. Adding in wet ingredients can help to add in some extra liquid in small amounts to help you make the best cookies possible.

    But be careful that you're not adding in too much liquid because a little bit will go a long way.

    Be sure that you're adding the right type of fat

    A lot of people will try to change up the ingredients and recipe to better fit the diet that they're going for. While this may work in some aspects, changing up the ingredients can cause different results.

    For the perfect cookie recipe, be sure that you're adding the right kind of fat. If the recipe calls for melted butter, use melted butter. If the recipe calls for a large egg, use a large egg. Make sure to have the measuring cup handy so that you don't use less fat or wet ingredients than needed.

    On the flip side, don't add too much fat. A little bit of vegetable oil or egg yolks is going to go a long way. It's a fine line between having enough fat or a lack of fat that will cause the cookie dough to be a crumbly mess.

    What is the best way to make tender cookies?

    It really comes down to adding the right amount of flour and other simple ingredients. Measuring the right ingredients play an important role in making pliable dough that will make the best cookies, ever.

    One other trick that a lot of recipes talk about is to chill dough before placing it on the baking sheet. This is a great way to let the dough rest so that when it bakes, it's going to create the perfect cookie.

    It's time to fill that cookie jar with the best cookies, ever! Before you start making your cookie dough, be sure that you have the right ingredients on hand so that you're not lacking anything that you need.

    This is always the first thing that you should check to be sure that your cookie dough turns out perfectly!

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