HOW TO GET PERFECT HOLIDAY COOKIES EVERY TIME

Bake the perfect batch of cookies every time with these helpful hacks.

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When it comes to cookies, there’s always a little bit of fear it might flop. We’re on a mission to get rid of sad cookies forever! Take note of these hacks to make sure your next batch is absolutely perfect.

USE ROOM TEMPERATURE BUTTER AND EGGS
Using room temp butter allows your dry ingredients to mix better, allowing your cookie to hold its shape better during baking. It also has the bonus of adding a chewy texture that’s to die for! Room temperature eggs allow for the yolks and whites to combine nicely and allow an airy texture.

ALWAYS CHILL YOUR DOUGH BEFORE BAKING
This step might add a little more time to your prep, but the results are well worth it. Letting your dough chill overnight makes sure it’s not sticky when you form it before baking and allows your ingredients to marinade well into your dough.

RESHAPE YOUR COOKIES STRAIGHT OUT OF THE OVEN
Want perfectly round cookies? Use a glass or larger cookie cutter over your cookies and do a little swirl while they’re still warm and on the tray. This trick will make your cookies have the ‘store-bought’ shape and everyone in awe of their perfection!

USE A SCALE INSTEAD OF MEASURING CUPS
To get an accurate measurement, using a scale is key! You can often get a little more, or even less, of the ingredients when using a measuring cup when scooping or simply over filling your cups or spoonfuls. A scale eliminates the possibility of you ending up with an inaccurate dough and failed cookies. Top tip: 1 cup = 250g.
 

MAKE SURE YOUR BAKING TRAY IS COOLED BEFORE BAKING YOUR NEXT BATCH
If you’re using the same tray to bake multiple batches, make sure that it’s completely cooled before putting your next batch of dough on. If it’s still hot, the bottom of your cookies might get burnt or spread before they’ve baked.

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