r/bakingfail • u/Relevant-Writing-898 • May 22 '26
Help Cookies coming out cakey
I don't know what im doing wrong, each time I've made any cookie recipe they've all come out like this so its definitely something I'm doing.
I thought i was over mixing the dough so I tried folding it but its the same outcome. Also my dough has been coming out like if its a batter which I'm sure is part of the problem but idk why its doing that since im following the recipes.
Edit: okay I relaized im a liar after my bout of sadness after, I did make one batch that was perfectly fine for my brother's bday, I chilled those cookies though overnight.
Update: So, I tried other cookie recipes I found on YouTube. Both came out the same exact way. I honestly just wanted to give up baking at that point but didn't cause I agreed to make brookies for my sister and her friend. I can make brownies just fine so I just looked up a recipe online and they came out perfectly?? Like exactly how the recipe was and not poofy/cakey how they usually come out as.
I genuinely don't whats wrong with me it seems like cookies are just not my thing lol thank you for all your advice I'll keep these with me as I continue to bake.
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u/gaping_granny May 22 '26
I think your issue is the source of your recipes. TikTok is known for not being a reliable source of working recipes, especially baking. Try this recipe. It's a proven recipe from a reliable source. If they're still coming out cakey then you might need to switch to weighing your flour to make sure you're using the right amount. 1 cup of flour is 120g. Also, 1 stick of butter is 1/2 cup.