How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies with Store Bought Dough

Co-authored by Craig Watson

Last Updated: October 8, 2020

Chocolate chip cookies and milk seem to be perfect together. Munching on them while watching TV is as natural as eating popcorn in the theatre, but making your own is even better, because all things home made, just taste great!

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Line the cookie tray with aluminum foil, parchment paper, flour, or a type of Pam spray on the tray itself to prevent the dough from sticking.
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Make a full tray. Approximately 16, 20, or 24 cookies.
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Set the timer for 12 minutes (Be sure to read cookie dough package, as cooking times may vary).
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Try adding less butter or different temperature butter. Maybe use a mixture of cake flour, bread flour, and all purpose flour. Any of these things might be the issue.

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Try to space them at least an inch apart from each other.

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Get the big tub of cookie mix because it is cheaper and it lasts a long time.

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If you like to dunk your cookies in your milk, be careful you don't drop the cookie in or half breaks and sinks to the bottom of the cup. Especially if the cookies are fresh from the oven and are still a little warm.

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If you like melted,gooey chocolate,pop the cookie,after it has cooled,into the microwave for about 30-40 seconds.Be careful when handling the cookie,it'll be piping hot.

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Use a cooking mitten for handling the hot baking tray when you take the cookies out of the oven.

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If you are a child, you must have adult supervision.

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