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It’s happened to the best of us. You’re in the middle of making a batch of cookies, and suddenly you realize that you forgot to set your timer. Before you know it, your cookies are burnt to a crisp! But don’t worry – we’ve got some creative hacks for you that will help salvage those burnt cookies and save them from being thrown away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, the best way to fix and save burnt cookies is to scrape off the burnt parts by using a hand cheese grater. Slowly grate off the burnt parts of the cookies, careful not to take too much of the cookie with it. Doing this will remove the burnt parts without taking off too much.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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It’s definitely happened on many occasions so it’s ok! Keep reading as I dive deeper and give you more ways to fix and save your burnt cookies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Save Burnt Cookies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a whole, there are four main ways to save burnt cookies. Use a cookie cutter to cut off burnt bits, use a zester to grate it, scrape the burnt bits with a knife, or scrape with a cheese grater. Depending on what you have on hand, it’s best to save your cookies by scraping the burnt bits off!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, there are a few different ways that you can go about doing it, and I will be discussing them below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Creative Hacks to Fix Burnt Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ways to Prevent Burnt Cookies<\/strong><\/th>How to Save Burnt Cookies<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Line sheet with parchment paper<\/td>Use a cookie cutter<\/td><\/tr>
Use an oven temperature<\/td>Scrape with a knife<\/td><\/tr>
Bake one sheet at a time<\/td>Use a lemon zester<\/td><\/tr>
Place sheet in the middle or upper part of the oven<\/td>Use a cheese grater<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*By the way, <\/strong>if you’re looking for some new cookie sheets\/baking pans<\/strong> to replace for your kitchen, I recently came across the Perfect Nonstick Cookie Sheets \/ Baking Sheets Set<\/a><\/strong> that I got for myself and they work great! You can check out these Nonstick Cookie Sheet Set on Amazon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut off the burnt parts of the cookies with a cookie cutter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, it is possible to use a cookie cutter to save your burnt cookies. Simply take a cookie cutter and cut off the burnt parts of the cookie. This is one of the easiest ways to salvage your burnt cookies because there is minimal risk of breaking the entirety of the cookie.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You, however, want to be careful not to cut off too much of the cookie. Start by cutting off the very edges of the burnt parts and then work your way in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a time when I burnt the outer edges of my sugar cookies so I used a cookie cutter to cut them off. As I was cutting, I decided to make a flower design with it!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As your cookie cutter is circular, simply cut around the edges in a uniform pattern with the edges slightly overlapping. They removed the burnt ends AND added so much character to my cookies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*By the way, I came across the perfect 24 Piece Set of Cookie Cutters<\/a><\/strong> that come in different shapes and sizes perfect for shaping your cookie dough<\/strong> the right way. You can check out these cutters on Amazon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scrape off the burnt cookie with a knife<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, a serrated knife can be used to salvage cookies by removing burnt bits. Just be sure to scrape very gently so that you don’t take off too much of the cookie. Hold it over a plate and angle the knife This method works best if your cookies are only slightly burnt.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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You can also use the knife to cut off the burnt bottom of the cookies. Again make sure to do this gently so you don’t end up messing up the whole cookie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scrape off the burnt cookie with a zester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a whole, lemon zesters are a great tool to use for saving your burnt cookies. Simply flip over your burnt cookie and grate off the burnt parts of the cookie with the zester. This removes a thin layer of the burnt part, exposing the perfectly baked part.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method is best if your cookies are only slightly burnt. If they are more burnt than just slightly, you might want to try one of the other methods discussed here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have slightly overcooked your cookies and the bottom is a super dark brown or even burnt, simply take your zester and gently grate it. This will slowly start to expose the perfectly baked part of your cookie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scrape off the burnt cookie with a cheese grater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, cheese graters are a great tool to use for salvaging burnt cookies. Take your grater, make sure it’s bone dry, and then grate off the burnt areas gently. Make sure not to take too much of the cookie with it. This method is best when your cookies are very burnt.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were many times when I burnt cookies that look like I had to throw them out. After using a zester for many years, I wanted something with more surface area and thicker blades to get through all of those burnt layers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since zesters look similar to cheese graters, I decided to give them a go!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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*Side Note:<\/strong> I recently wrote an article talking about If Cookies Have To Be Round.<\/a><\/strong> This article breaks down why most cookies are round and how to bake cookies in different shapes.<\/strong> You can check out this article here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, I was able to take off the majority of my burnt cookie. My cookies became much thinner than I wanted but I was glad they were now presentable and, most importantly, edible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I also realized is that you are able to remove a good chunk of the burnt cookie and you end up with no burnt taste!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are just a few of the ways that you can fix and save your burnt cookies. So, the next time you find yourself in this situation, don’t despair. Just try one of these methods and see how it goes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Prevent Burnt Bottom Cookies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, the best way to prevent burnt cookies is to line your pans with parchment paper instead of just greasing the cookie sheet. This will help to create an extra barrier between the cookie and the heated cookie sheet, and it will also help to prevent sticking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some ways to prevent burnt bottom cookies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n