Why aren't my cookies getting crispy??

[Home chef]

I love crispy cookies. I can't seem to make my cookies crispy. They always turn out moist. They are perfectly done inside and out but they just don't crisp up. Lately I have been using the TNT Toll House recipe. I scoop the dough out and let it rest on the counter for about 15 minutes before I cook them off. I know my temps are right on the money. The only thing I can think of is the fact that I'm using a gas oven instead of electric. Any help would be great

 

[Andy M.]

Are you using butter?

 

[Home chef]

Yea, only buter. No shortening at all. I know butter melts faster and at a lower temp than shortening which SHOULD make the cookies crisp up better. Right??

 

[Michelemarie]

I love crispy cookies. I can't seem to make my cookies crispy. They always turn out moist. They are perfectly done inside and out but they just don't crisp up. Lately I have been using the TNT Toll House recipe. I scoop the dough out and let it rest on the counter for about 15 minutes before I cook them off. I know my temps are right on the money. The only thing I can think of is the fact that I'm using a gas oven instead of electric. Any help would be great

I wish I knew what you were doing because I love moist cookies!

 

[Barb L.]

I wish I knew what you were doing because I love moist cookies!

ME TOO ! Try part crisco and butter. Good luck

 

[StirBlue]

If you are dropping your cookies, you have to flatten them with the bottom of a glass (or what ever you want to use). And they always cook at 375F for 12-14 minutes (but keep an eye on them anyway). Use ingredients like chocolate chips sparingly (you'll probably have 4-6 chips in every cookie depending on size). Don't use large eggs. Store any leftovers in a loosely covered container like a cookie tin.

 

[auntdot]

Gosh HC, am not sure. You got me thinking on this one, and I hate to do that.

At first I focused in on the fat. More fatty, more chewy, right? Might try a batch using shortening as Barb said.

The only other thing I can focus in on is the flour. Are you using good old all purpose? If so, maybe it is the brand. Might try using a different one. Different amount of gluten perhaps. Heck if I know.

Would probably make a few batches varying the fat and flour and see how the cookies turn out.

Sounds like fun and you will have happy family, friends, and co-workers, or whomever gets to eat the results.

Chewy or crunchy I love cookies. Prefer them a bit on the crunchy side though.

If you figure this one out, would love to know the answer.

 

[Jules582]

Wow, I was just coming on here to ask this very question! I love moist, soft cookies and my boyfriend likes them crunchy. I tried a half shortning half butter recipe, yet they still turned out chewy. I probably need to bake them longer.

Michelemarie, I have an AWESOME soft cookie recipe...I got it from allrecipes. Message me for it!!

 

[Home chef]

Thanks for all the replies. Here are a few things I do know...

1. Shortening melts at a higher temp and most often results in a chewier cookie. Therefore I am using all butter.

2. I have used both Pillbsury as well as Gold Medal AP flour and both achieved the same results. I don't think it's the flour.

3. Since I am using all butter I am not having any problems with the cookies flattening out all by themselves.

4. I've never used a fork to make designs in chocolate chip cookies. Maybe in peanut butter cookies but never chocolate chip.

I might make a batch tonight and maybe use a 75 / 25 mix of butter & butter flavor shortening as well as reduce the temp 25 degrees & cook for a longer time. I'll post my results.

 

[stinemates]

Brown sugar is what makes the cookies Chewy, and White granulated sugar makes them crunchy. For me, (soft and chewy cookie lover) I use a 3:1 ratio of brown:regular sugar.

To make them firmer and crisper, use a 3:1 granulated:brown ratio. This has always helped me.

To learn a lot about cookies and their science, consider finding the Good Eats episode where Alton talks about them

 

[home cook]

Yes, agree with you. Only butter makes cookies crispy. And I bake my cookies till golden brownLINK REMOVED

 

[college_cook]

Try keeping them in the oven longer before you start changing the recipe around too much. The problem might just be a time/temp one.