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How to Fix Dry and Crumbly Cookie Dough

Wondering how to fix dry and crumbly cookie dough? You definitely can! My guide to fixing dry and crumbly cookie dough details the main reasons and solutions so you can bake the best cookies every time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Katalin Nagy

Ingredients

5 Best ways to Fix Dry and Crumbly Cookie Dough

  • Option 1: Double up the recipe and fix the quantities before mixing them together.
  • Option 2: Add more liquid (eg. egg, milk) a teaspoon at a time.
  • Option 3: Add more fat (eg. butter) a teaspoon at a time.
  • Option 4: Rest the dough to allow the gluten to relax.
  • Option 5: Double wrap and store the dough correctly to prevent drying out in the fridge whilst resting.

Instructions

  • Fix dry cookie dough with either option 1,2,3,4, or 5

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.3mg