Why do the bottoms of my cookies look like cakes?
What could possibly have gone wrong? I used only 1 egg yolk with no baking soda and Melted butter:
And this is what I got after beating sugar+melted butter+yolk:
After adding dry ingredients:
And here's what it looks like in the oven:
In which step do you think I could have done something wrong? I have no idea really.
Best Answer
These cookies look all right, there is no need to change anything in your technique to correct the looks.
If there is a problem with the texture, then this is a different question (which, as far as I can remember, we already helped you with in another thread). But the only viable answer to this question as stated is: no need to change anything here.
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Quick Answer about "Why do the bottoms of my cookies look like cakes?"
Chocolate chip cookies are too cakey or dry, or both. The most common cause is using a different flour than usual, such as cake flour, and measuring flour with too heavy a hand. Using larger eggs than called for can make cookies cakey, as will the addition of milk or more milk or other liquids than specified.Why do my cookies look like cakes?
Cakey cookies can be caused by dough that has too much flour, is overbeaten, has too much baking powder, or has too many eggs.Why did my cookies turn out like pancakes?
If your oven is too hot, the fat melts faster than the cookie is able to set, and you end up with pancake cookies. Always preheat your oven and invest in a good oven thermometer. Even new ovens can be incorrectly calibrated, so check the actual temperature every time you put a pan in the oven.What should bottom of cookie look like?
Chocolate chip cookies are done when they have a firm golden edge or bottom and appear slightly set on top. If the edges become dark brown, they are overbaked. If edges aren't golden and tops are soft and shiny, bake a little longer.How do you fix the bottom of a cookie?
A hand grater is a fantastic way to get burnt edges off of cookies. Simply slide the burnt part of the cookie back and forth on the grater, and watch the black bits disappear. Just be careful not to grate too hard, or you might lose control and scrape your hand.10 Most Common Cookie Baking Mistakes
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