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Fix cookies that spread too much or too little by checking butter temperature, flour, pan heat, and dough rest.- Published on
Diagnose common causes such as underbaking, weak structure, excess leavening, and opening the oven too early.- Published on
Troubleshoot overproofing, weak shaping, underbaking, and excess moisture before another loaf sinks.