Why are my cookies SO sticky? [closed]

So I've baked some apples just yesterday, and today they are extremely sticky. Not because of the glaze or anything, it's just that they're sticky to the touch. I didn't add a lot of sugar, so I wonder, why would it appear like this? It just seems very annoying, because if I pack it into a box or something, it will stick to it and is inconvenient to me.

I only used 3/4 of a cup of brown sugar. Also, my glaze starts to melt, even though its freezing cold here.

Best Answer

If you really mean apples, and not cookies, which is what I'm assuming based off of your reference to glaze, the most likely culprit is the acidity in the apples. Adding an acidic substance to a sugar-based one (like brown sugar glaze) will cause the resulting mixture to be gummy and sticky. Without some more information about the type of apples and the process used in making them, I can't be more specific.

And of course, if your question is really about cookies, than this isn't an answer at all.

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Quick Answer about "Why are my cookies SO sticky? [closed]"

When cookie dough is sticky, it's generally because there's too much moisture. You need to get a good balance of the dry and wet ingredients so that the dough isn't too wet or too dry. Having cookie dough that's too wet results in cookies that spread out far too much during baking.

What do I do if my cookies are too sticky?

Add Cornstarch If you find yourself with sticky cookie dough, there's another dry ingredient you can add: cornstarch. Go slowly, simply adding a teaspoon at a time and then combining. You don't want to add cornstarch if your dough is extremely sticky, but if it's just a little bit too sticky, it's the perfect remedy.

Why are my cookies flat and sticky?

If your cookies repeatedly turn out flat, no matter the recipe, chances are your oven is too hot. Here's what's happening. The butter melts super quickly in a too-hot oven before the other ingredients have firmed up into a cookie structure. Therefore, as the butter spreads so does the whole liquidy cookie.

Why do my cookies Dome?

If your butter is too soft and warm, your cookies may spread too much. In the same way, if your butter was too cold, your cookies may not spread enough.

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