How do I get me cookie dough thicker?

Question

I use the recipes close to the one on the back of the chocolate chip bag and they turn out flat and the cookie dough is really thin. What can I do to thicken it up a little so they don't spread out and get so flat??

Answer 1

Sounds like you might be using "tub" margarine or butter. You need to use stick butter (or margarine) because the water content in tub stuff will make the cookies flat. Are you packing the brown sugar in the measuring cup? That will affect the dough also. Most recipes assume Large eggs. If your eggs are extra large or jumbo, you're putting in too much liquid.

Answer 2

Hi! By cookie I can presume you mean biscuits right? In that case, you can indeed add more flour to make the dough thicker. Be very careful though, because the more flour you add, the harder your mixture may turn out to be.. this will be a bit a bit of a nightmare for you because you will wind up fighting with your mixture. If you want to soften your mixture.. try adding a bit of milk and mix up until you reach your preferred consistency.

Answer 3

I always add extra flour. I think the recipee calls for 2 1/4 cups, I use 3 1/2 - 4 cups. It seems like a lot more, but, it doesn't ruin them, at all. Use 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup white sugar. Also, use cold butter, and mix it with the sugar using a fork to break it up.

I got this from a chocolate cook book a long time ago, and have used it ever since. They are delicious. good luck.

Answer 4

Use flour to make the cookie dough thickeror ask your Mom.

Answer 5

Few ways:

1. More flour
2. Less water/oil
3. Use softened butter, not melted ones
4. Stir the mixture longer so that gluten can stiffen the flour mixture.

Answer 6

Add 4 tablespoons of flour to all your baking recipes.

Answer 7

Add flour, or reduce liquid

Answer 8

more flour.