How to solve under-baked cookie centers?
I've made 3 batches of this recipe for "The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies" but I can't figure out how to keep them soft and have them fully baked.
I baked the batches at 350 degrees with the following variations:
- Exactly like the recipe, baked 10 minutes. Under-baked centers.
- Made with browned butter. Baked 16 minutes. Fully cooked centers, but not soft.
- Made with browned butter and refrigerated dough. Baked 13 minutes. Slightly under-baked centers.
Any suggestions? I'm not attached to the recipe, so if someone wants to recommend a totally different one, I'm listening.
Best Answer
I agree with @Catija completely. Your oven may be running too hot. If the outside of the cookie is 'cooking' more quickly, or sooner than the middle, then your oven is too hot. Trying backing the temperature down 30-40F and see how you fair. Going to a hotter oven, would exacerbate the situation, since the outside would be crunchy and set, while the inside raw.
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My cookies was underdone / under baked after a bake for about 7-8 minutes. To save these cookies, I let them completely cool, and then bake them again in 160 degrees C for about 5 minutes, and then leave it in the oven after I turn it off. The remaining trapped heat in the oven will continue to cook the cookies.Why are my cookies undercooked in the middle?
That, or the dough wasn't cool enough before baking. Warm cookie dough or excess butter will cause the cookies to spread too much, baking quickly on the outside but remaining raw in the middle. Next time, chill your cookies in the fridge for 10 minutes before you bake them. If the problem persists, use less butter.Can you Rebake cookies if they are undercooked?
Better to be on the safe side and remove them when they're slightly underdone than burn them. You can always return cookies to the oven if they need a few more minutes. You can even rebake cookies long after they're cool to restore crispness or freshness.How do you keep cookies from sinking in the middle?
Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Coating your baking sheet with nonstick spray or butter creates an overly greasy foundation, causing the cookies to spread. I always recommend a silicone baking mat because they grip onto the bottom of your cookie dough, preventing the cookies from spreading too much.How do I fix over floured cookie dough?
If you believe you over mixed your dough, the best idea is to let the dough rest. If the flour developed too much gluten while mixing, you need to let that gluten soften. Cover the dough and set it aside on the counter at room temperature for at least an hour. Then, scoop and bake the dough without mixing it again.10 Most Common Cookie Baking Mistakes
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