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My grandma's tip about leaving butter out ruined my cookie dough
She swore up and down that room temp butter should sit out for at least 3 hours before baking, so I followed her advice last Sunday. My sugar cookies came out flat and greasy because the butter was too soft and melted into the dough. Has anyone else had a family recipe trick that backfired like that?
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cameronb5220d ago
Three hours though? I don't know, man. My grandma's butter sat out for like six hours sometimes and her cookies were legendary. Maybe it's the recipe itself or your oven running hot or something.
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shanegibson20d ago
Butter temp is key but three hours is way too long for most kitchens, I'd say an hour to 90 minutes tops before it turns into a greasy mess. Next time just take it out, give it a poke with your finger, and when it gives a little resistance without squishing through, you're good to go.
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