If you’ve ever had cookies come out of the oven looking a little less than perfect, give this trick a try. Grab a drinking glass or a coffee mug and learn how to make perfectly round cookies.
I’ve told you guys before how TikTok is my new favorite social media platform. I get so many great tips and tricks there, whether it’s a recipe for cinnamon rolls with heavy cream or how to make your cookies perfectly round.
I saw this trick several months ago. I can’t find the original video, but it showed the creator using a cup to reshape her freshly baked cookies into perfect circles.
I am happy to eat cookies in any shape or size, but sometimes I do want mine to look really nice, so I gave this trick a try and it worked great!
WHY WORRY ABOUT MAKING PERFECT-LOOKING COOKIES?
I’m gonna be honest: This is one of those baking tips that is mostly more about aesthetics than anything else.
Before you think I’ve lost it, I’ll be the first to admit that it really doesn’t matter what your cookies look like, so long as they taste good. Imperfections? Bring ‘em on.
But there are times when I would like my baked goods to look nice, especially if I’m packaging them up as a gift. If I’m gonna make a batch of my favorite chocolate chip cookies for one of Elle’s teachers or for a neighbor who just had a baby, I will put in the effort to make them look as pretty as they taste.
There is also one additional benefit to using the trick I’m about to share: It can make your cookies a bit thicker, especially at the edges, making them more chewy. And I’m a big fan of chewy cookies, ‘kay?
How to do it
I’ve seen some folks try this on TikTok and Instagram and have it not work for them, and I can always tell why it didn’t work: they waited too long after the cookies came out of the oven.
You have to be ready to go the second you pull your baking sheet of cookies from the oven. They need to be molten hot from the oven in order for this to work – if they start to cool and set, it won’t work.
As soon as the pan of cookies comes out of the oven, invert the glass or mug over one of the cookies. Move the glass or mug in a circular motion on the pan around the hot cookie for a few seconds. This will reshape the edges of the cookie into a perfect circle.
Lift up the glass/mug and repeat for each cookie while they are still hot.
You need to work quickly so you can get to all of the cookies while they’re still hot, but don’t stress about rotating the glass really fast. I’ve seen videos of people accidentally flinging cookies off the sheet because they tried rotating the glass so fast!
Just work at a quick, steady pace and you’ll be just fine.
After that, just let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes while they set into their new shape. After about 5 minutes, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely and enjoy!
How To Make Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
FAQ
How do you make the perfect cookie shape?
What makes cookies stay in a ball?
How do you make a golf ball sized cookie?
Wet hands and roll mixture into golf ball-sized cookie balls. Enjoy! I usually need at least 3 tablespoons of water to get the mixture to come together. It will depend on the moisture content of your dates, which can vary. Add a bit of water at a time and wait till the mixture sticks to itself so you can roll it into balls.
What is the recipe for making cookie dough?
There are many recipes, some healthy and most not. The recipe can vary according to your personal taste, but I’ll put a recipe here: Ingredients (20 servings) 1 whole egg 2 cups rolled oats 1/3 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, peanuts) 1/3 cup raisins (white and black) 1/3 cup chocolate chips 1/3 cup coconut oil 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon powdered yeast Method of preparation 1. Mix all the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mass and it is no longer sticking to your hands. 2. Separate the dough into small portions with the help of a tablespoon, make balls and flatten them to form a disc. 3. Put them in the mold (no need to grease the mold) 4. Take to preheated oven at 150°C for approximately 15 minutes. 5. Remove from the oven and let it cool, so they will be firm and dry.
How do you make cookie dough balls?
Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll it into individual cookie dough balls. Cookie dough balls may be placed on a baking sheet and into the fridge to firm up if needed. These could easily replace traditional cookies and are a favorite with our entire family!
How do you make Cookie balls taste good?
Roll while hot: Be sure to roll your baked and still hot cookie balls in powdered sugar. The heat from the cookies will slightly melt the sugar, creating a sweet, crispy outer layer as they cool. For an early morning delight, pair these citrusy cookie balls with your favorite cup of coffee.