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Dry cookies

Possible causes and solutions:

Too much flour was added.
Dough was over-baked.
Not enough fat or sugar included in the recipe.

Remember to weigh your flour precisely and check your oven temperature with an oven
thermometer.

Crunchy cookies

Possible causes and solutions:
Too much sugar added.
Dough was over-baked.

Always under-bake if you’re unsure.

Chewy cookies

Possible causes and solutions:

Too much sugar or liquid in the cookies.

Add a little extra flour or bake for a little longer.

Crumbly cookies

Possible causes and solutions:

Too much flour added and the cookie dough requires more fat.

Reduce the amount of flour by 1–2 Tbsp and add 1–2 extra Tbsp of butter (or whatever fat

your mixture uses).

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