Why do your first batch of chocolate chips cookies always flatten out?

Answer 1

This doesn't always happen. Maybe it happens to you because you check the oven more on the first go, but on following goes you don't check it as often. Or it could be because sometimes on your first goes of things, you mess up. Just keep trying.

Answer 2

Check the date on your baking powder. If it's old, it looses the ability to make the batter rise. I wouldn't trust it past a couple of months.

Answer 3

Mix the Batter with some flour... some flour that rises. not alot but some.

Answer 4

You're probably using regular butter. If you want a more fluffy and moist cookie, try using Crisco butter.

Answer 5

because heat expands and it weighs down and then the softer upper part of the cookie will slowly rise by how much depends on how much dough you use.