The Mistake: When cookies bake together, it’s because they were too close. Just like us, cookies need a little breathing room—otherwise, they have a meltdown!

How to Fix it: Make a snack of your cookie clump or break it into pieces and use it as a topper for your ice cream sundae!

How to Avoid it: Give your cookies space...about 2 inches apart. You should be able to fit a dozen cookies onto a sheet. Remember to let your cookie sheets cool in between batches or your dough will spread.