Comments on: Try it, you might like it!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:01:13 +0000

Personally, I don’t mind flat cookies too much, but here’s what I’ve found:

Like someone else said – it can depend on the fat you use. I find that if I use half butter and half shortening (but only if I have the non hydrogenated shortening!) they come out less flat than if I use all butter.

Also, I typically use the electric mixer and alternate mix the dry ingredients and chocolate chips into the wet ingredients. My mom uses the mixer to mix in the dry ingredients and then stirs in the choc chips by hand. Even though we use the same recipe, her cookies come out flatter. My conclusion, after much scientific observation :) is that mixing it all up more with the electric mixer makes them less flat.

By: amy

amy — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:39:56 +0000

we are GF too…and CF. (casein free.) your kitchen looks fab!

By: Sheila Gregoire

Sheila Gregoire — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:34:47 +0000

The microwave looks great in its new place! The cookies look better. I'm getting hungry! Visit To Love, Honor and Vacuum today!

By: Barb

Barb — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:29:21 +0000

I really like that cookie jar, Laura. I think your cookies look great. I had the same problem with chocolate chip cookies being flat. They were still delicious, but I wanted them fat, so I added flour. And I used Crisco instead of butter.

And I do the same thing occasionally. I just move things around a little to make everything look fresh and new.

By: Mamabug

Mamabug — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:46:54 +0000

There is nothing wrong with your cookies, especially if they are choc chip. The flatness (in my experience) can be affected by the flour amount, how soft the butter was going into it and whether or not you use crisco, butter or margarine. I’m a parkay girl myself. My old Home Ec Teacher Mrs. Zarse used to to do half butter, half crisco if my memory serves me correctly. I’m a parkay girl myself.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:10:23 +0000

That cookie jar is so cute! I have seen those at Target and really want one. I will have to add it to my Christmas list. Thanks for the inspiration to bake!

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:56:06 +0000

Sharon we use our toasters every day so yes I do keep them out on the counter. Not having to take them in and out every day saves time so to me it’s worth the space it takes up.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:10:30 +0000

I like your kitchen. :)

Question for you, Laura (& I apologize if you’ve posted this before): do you keep your toaster out on the counters? We don’t use ours EVERY day, but frequently, and it’s usually left out. Just wondering your thoughts!

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:48:07 +0000

I just have to say…I’m a sucker for big jars…and I’m starting to think that I need one of those too! I love baking things and then having them in jars like that. Reminds me of my grandma!

By: Marcia, Org Queen

Marcia, Org Queen — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:48:31 +0000

Enjoy the baking! I’ve been so busy (I actually typed busty there – LOL) I haven’t had much chance but I’ve missed it SOOO much.

I’ve warned my friends in the UK that I am baking up a storm in their homes :)