Why is my first batch of cookies out of the oven too flat?
Every time I make cookies, the first batch out of the oven is a bit too thin and flat. Subsequent batches are as expected. What could be causing this?
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It may be that your oven is not up to temperature before your first batch goes in. If it's not hot enough your cookies will have more time to melt and flatten before they cook. Try giving the oven 10 more minute preheating time before putting your first batch in.
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Why are my cookies coming out of the oven flat?
Mistake: When cookies turn out flat, the bad guy is often butter that is too soft or even melted. This makes cookies spread. The other culprit is too little flour\u2014don't hold back and make sure you master measuring. Finally, cookies will also flatten if placed and baked on hot cookie sheets.How do you keep cookies from flattening out when baking?
Sugar and Spice CookiesUsing a hot/warm pan \u2013 If you're reusing a pan while baking cookies, be sure to let it cool completely. Placing dough on a too-warm cookie sheet will warm up the dough before it even hits the oven, resulting in spreading. Also watch out for setting pans on top of an oven that gets hot.Why Do My Cookies Go Flat?
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