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Cookie Dough (Basic) Ratio — 3 parts flour, 2 parts fat, 1 part sugar
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3 parts flour
2 parts butter or fat
Overview
The cookie dough (basic) ratio is 3:2:1 (3 parts flour, 2 parts fat, 1 part sugar). Adjust sugar type (brown vs white) and add-ins to create any cookie variation. Master ratio guide for baking from memory.
Key Details
- 3 parts flour
- 2 parts butter or fat
- 1 part sugar
- Plus eggs, vanilla, leavener
- Chill dough 30 min for better shape retention
Why This Matters
- Knowing the cookie dough (basic) ratio lets you bake without a recipe
- Baker's ratios are the foundation of all baking — scale up or down easily
- Understanding ratios helps troubleshoot texture and flavor issues
- Cookie Dough (Basic) is one of the most commonly searched baking formulas
How To
- 1Cookie Dough (Basic) ratio: 3:2:1 (3 parts flour, 2 parts fat, 1 part sugar)
- 2Standard batch: 3 cups flour, 1 cup butter, 2/3 cup sugar (approx)
- 3Adjust sugar type (brown vs white) and add-ins to create any cookie variation
- 4Weigh ingredients for the most consistent results
- 5Adjust ratio slightly based on humidity and altitude
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UsefulFrequently Asked Questions
The cookie dough (basic) ratio is 3:2:1: 3 parts flour, 2 parts fat, 1 part sugar. Adjust sugar type (brown vs white) and add-ins to create any cookie variation