On May 9, 7:21 pm, "Ms P" > wrote:
> "Steve Wertz" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > On Wed, 9 May 2007 20:14:38 -0500, Ms P wrote:
>
> >> I've made these cookies before and they've never spread right. They just
> >> stay in defiant lumps.
>
> > Add another 1/2cup of fat (butter). Make sure you're not using
> > one of those "spreads" (less than 80% fat) instead of butter or
> > margarine.
>
> > -sw
>
> I only use butter but next time I'll add another 1/2 cup or so. They really
> are good cookies even if they don't spread right.
>
> Ms P
You may not want to try adding more butter- it's pretty tough to mess
with a baking recipe and have it work out okay. Sounds to me like they
may come out greasy. Are you chilling your dough? If so, try using it
at room temp. And there are some cookie recipes that need to be
smashed before baking, like some oatmeal cookie recipes. I would try
those things before you alter your formula.