
How to Make Perfectly Round Cookies
Start by selecting your favorite drop cookie recipe—whether it’s chocolate chip cookies, soft sugar cookies, cake mix cookies, or any other treat you love. Most of these recipes recommend chilling the dough. Refrigerating the dough for at least 20 minutes helps it firm up, ensuring the cookies don’t spread too thin while baking. Though this step alone won’t guarantee perfectly round cookies, it’s an essential foundation. Now, here are two tricks to make your cookies picture-perfect:
1. Use a Cookie Scoop
A cookie scoop is a fantastic tool for evenly portioning out your dough. It helps ensure uniform cookie sizes, which makes for more consistent baking. Whether you prefer large or small cookies, use the scoop to form dough mounds, then scrape the scoop along the bowl’s edge to flatten the top. This technique removes air pockets and creates even dough balls.
2. Swirl the Cookies
After placing your cookie dough balls on a baking sheet and baking them, it’s time to bring out the magic. Grab a mug, glass, cookie cutter, or biscuit cutter—make sure the size is larger than your cookies. As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, while they’re still warm, place the inverted mug or cutter over each cookie and swirl it in a circular motion. This smooths the edges and shapes them into perfect circles. It’s like a little baking miracle!
Why Cookies Should Be Round
Perfectly round cookies are not only visually satisfying but also practical. They resemble the professional treats you’d find at The Merc Bakery. Round cookies are also ideal for making sandwich cookies with frosting or ice cream. Plus, they stack neatly in storage containers, making them easier to store and transport. It’s a win-win situation!