Why did my pumpkin cookies using a cookie press turn into blobs after baking?

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I followed a recipe that called for a package of refrigerated sugar cookie dough and food coloring (orange) to make pumpkins using the pumpkin disc for the cookie press. They came out looking beautiful when we pressed them onto a stone. Unfortunately, after baking them, they blew up to looking like just round blobs, lol. Has anyone else had this happen? Any suggestions appreciated...

 

[punkie1019]

Oh no.... don't tell me this. I plan on using the cookie press for the first time at a show this week. I am gonna test it out somtime before hand and make the dough but I am hoping for no problems. I hope someone else has some suggestions. Did they atleast taste good? Was the press easy to use?

 

[wadesgirl]

Oh no.... don't tell me this. I plan on using the cookie press for the first time at a show this week. I am gonna test it out somtime before hand and make the dough but I am hoping for no problems. I hope someone else has some suggestions. Did they atleast taste good? Was the press easy to use?

This is exactly why you never want to try a product or a recipe out at a show for the first time! Not a good idea. Always try new things at home!

 

[punkie1019]

This is exactly why you never want to try a product or a recipe out at a show for the first time! Not a good idea. Always try new things at home!

I will definatly be trying it out ahead of time.:thumbup:

 

[ShelbyMichalek]

As for this problem. This kind of dough WILL puff out. You just squeeze out a little bit less from the press. Experiment with it. Remember, with that dough, if it looks perfect before baking it wont be when it's done. Make them look like they're "lacking" dough and when they puff during baking, it won't make a blob. Like I said, just experiment.

 

[mountainmama74]

Yes, that dough puffs a lot when baking. You need a spritz recipe that isn't going to do that!

 

[[email protected]]

Oh no.... don't tell me this. I plan on using the cookie press for the first time at a show this week. I am gonna test it out somtime before hand and make the dough but I am hoping for no problems. I hope someone else has some suggestions. Did they atleast taste good? Was the press easy to use?

They tasted fine! And it was so easy, my two year old granddaughter got the hang of twisting it all by herself!!! Even though I liked the old one, I like this one even better!

 

[rlombas]

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that you had trouble with the pumpkin cookies using the cookie press. It sounds like the dough may have been too soft or warm, causing the cookies to spread and lose their shape during baking. One suggestion would be to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before using it in the cookie press. This will help it hold its shape better during baking. You could also try using a sturdier sugar cookie dough recipe, as some pre-made doughs can be too soft for the cookie press. I hope these suggestions help and that your next batch of pumpkin cookies turns out perfectly! Happy baking!