How do you repair Peanutbutter cookie dough with too much flour making it crumbly?

1. Assess the Situation:

* How crumbly is it? Is it just a bit dry or is it falling apart completely?

* How much flour did you add? If you just added a bit extra, you might be able to salvage it. If you went overboard, you may need a more drastic fix.

2. Repairing the Dough:

For slightly crumbly dough:

* Add a little more wetness:

* Peanut butter: A teaspoon at a time is a good starting point.

* Egg: A beaten egg yolk, or even just a teaspoon of egg white, can bind the dough.

* Milk or water: Add a tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition.

* Mix well: Once you've added extra moisture, mix the dough thoroughly to distribute it evenly.

For very crumbly dough:

* Start over (sometimes it's the easiest): If the dough is extremely dry and crumbly, adding more liquid may not be enough. It's best to start with a fresh batch using the correct flour amount.

* Turn it into peanut butter bars: If you don't want to waste the dough, you can press it into a pan and bake it as a peanut butter bar. This works well for very crumbly dough.

3. Baking and Troubleshooting:

* Don't overmix: Overmixing can make the dough tough.

* Chill the dough: Chilling the dough for 30 minutes will allow the flour to absorb the moisture and make the cookies less crumbly.

* Adjust baking time: You may need to bake the cookies for a shorter time if they are crumbly, as they will dry out more quickly.

Tips:

* Use room temperature ingredients: Peanut butter and eggs at room temperature will blend better with the flour.

* Measure flour correctly: Spoon flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a knife. Don't scoop flour directly from the bag.

* Don't be afraid to experiment! Baking is a science, but also a bit of art. Try different techniques until you find what works best for you.

Good luck!