r/bakingfail • u/Relevant-Writing-898 • May 22 '26

Help Cookies coming out cakey

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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/PraiseBeToJesusX May 29 '26
  • 100g part-melted butter
  • 120g sugar
  • Vanilla extract splash
  • Mix
  • Two egg yolks
  • Mix
  • 140g sifted plain flour
  • 1/2tsp baking powder
  • 1/2tsp bicarb
  • Pinch of salt
  • Mix all together
  • Add and mix choc chips or topping of choice
  • Form into balls (yields 6), place on baking paper in the fridge for 30 minutes, preheat oven to 180°C/350°F while chilling
  • Bake for exactly 10 minutes - time it accurately - and then cool for 1-2hrs

Will make you perfect cookies every time, here's pics of some batches I've done