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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....

  1. For best results, don't omit the nuts, but if you do, then add 1 to 2 T extra flour.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Use ungreased baking sheets.
  5. Allow baking sheets to cool between each batch; baking sheets may be chilled briefly in refrigerator or freezer to hasten cooling between batches.
  6. Wipe baking sheets clean of grease between batches, or wash and dry baking sheet.
  7. Add 1 to 2 T extra flour on humid or rainy days, if desired.
  8. Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes

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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

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