How do I make my cookies not flat and puffy?

Table of Contents:

1. How do I make my cookies not flat and puffy?
2. Is there a right and wrong side to baking paper?
3. Why does my food stick to parchment paper?
4. Does parchment paper affect cookie baking?
5. What can I do if I have no parchment paper?

How do I make my cookies not flat and puffy?

Solutions:

1. That fluffy texture you want in a cake results from beating a lot of air into the room temperature butter and sugar, and it does the same for cookies. ...
2. Use melted butter for a denser, chewier cookie.
3. Play with the liquid ratio in your recipe. ...
4. Use all-purpose or bread flour.
5. Increase the sugar content slightly.

Is there a right and wrong side to baking paper?

There is no right or wrong side to parchment paper, so either side can be used. For the best baking results, use a fresh sheet of parchment paper for each pan of cookies.

Why does my food stick to parchment paper?

Another issue involves preventing pastries from sticking to baking paper. "When ingredients are heated, especially chocolate, jelly and sugar, they can become sticky and hard, making them likely to adhere to the paper.

Does parchment paper affect cookie baking?

Parchment creates better cookies Unlike aluminum foil and wax paper, parchment is treated with silicone, giving it a non-stick quality. That translates to a freshly baked batch, without having to peel slivers of silver from the bottom of your baker's dozen.

What can I do if I have no parchment paper?

Here are Our 7 Substitutes of Parchment Paper

1. Wax Paper. Wax paper has similar characteristics with parchment paper. ...
2. Aluminum Foil. ...
3. Silpat paper. ...
4. Oil, butter or flour. ...
5. Paper bag. ...
6. Silicone baking mat – for baking. ...
7. Waxed paper – for storing, presenting, or wrapping. ...
8. Aluminum Foil – Better heating transfer.