FAQ...Baking...Chocolate Chip Cookies...Puffy not Flat
Q: I don't like FLAT Chocolate Chip Cookies. What can I do to have nice cookies!
A: The following is the NESTLE Company's response....
For best results, don't omit the nuts, but if you do, then add 1 to 2 T extra flour.
Soften butter at room temperature just until it yields to light pressure. If softening butter in the microwave oven, microwave one stick of cold butter on defrost (30% power) for 10 to 15 seconds. Check, let stand. If not soft enough, rotate butter and microwave 5 to 10 seconds longer. Butter should soften just until it yields to light pressure.
When using margarine, do not soften. Use directly from the refrigerator. Use a good grade of margarine; avoid tub and light margarines. Don't overbeat.
Use ungreased baking sheets.
Allow baking sheets to cool between each batch; baking sheets may be chilled briefly in refrigerator or freezer to hasten cooling between batches.
Wipe baking sheets clean of grease between batches, or wash and dry baking sheet.
Add 1 to 2 T extra flour on humid or rainy days, if desired.
Robin Bagwell
Nutrition/Family Life
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306 FAX: 309-663-8270 bagwell@uiuc.edu