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Dear Betsy,

Whenever I make cookies they come out flat even with a new box of baking soda and I always use softened butter sticks. What am I doing wrong?

Signed, Doreen Shelton CT

Dear Doreen Shelton CT:
Doreen,
It sounds like perhaps the sugar and the butter may not be mixed well enough. You should beat on high for about 10 minutes with your mixer. To test rub a small amount between your fingers. If it feels grainy it is not mixed enough.
You should always use a cold or room temperature cookie sheet.
You could also try refrigerating the dough before placing on the cookie sheet.

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