Cookie mistakes

Learn how to make soft cookies from scratch and the science behind them. With this info, you will be able to make the perfect cookies every time!

Everyone makes mistakes, even experienced cookie bakers like you. Don't worry, we got baking in the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens to find out how to fix flat cookies, burnt cookies and other travesties in the future.

If you've ever wondered, "Why are my cookies flat?" then these tips from our Test Kitchen will help you improve your cookie-baking game.

The perfect cookie guide

Our reporter made several common mistakes (on purpose) while baking to show what can happen to chocolate-chip cookies if something goes wrong.

Everyone makes mistakes, even experienced cookie bakers like you. Don't worry, we got baking in the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens to find out how to fix flat cookies, burnt cookies and other travesties in the future.

We've all been there - eagerly awaiting a batch of freshly baked cookies only to be disappointed with the results. But fear not! Learn from these common cookie baking mistakes and elevate your baking game. From flat cookies to burnt edges, we'll guide you through the pitfalls so you can achieve cookie perfection every time. Let's get those ovens preheated, shall we?

Discover the reasons behind cookies crumbling, learn how to fix common baking mistakes for perfect cookies every time, and explore creative ways to salvage and repurpose crumbled cookies into delightful treats.