Barb, I have had many batches crack over the years. Luckily, the cookies still taste good, and you can cover up the crack with icing. There are several reasons why your cookies may have cracked when baked. First, was the oven preheated before baking? If the oven temperature isn’t hot enough, the outside dough dries out quicker and will crack as the steam escapes. Was your baking powder fresh? Baking soda can lose potency over time resulting in cookies that won’t rise or spread properly or end up tough and dense. Finally, was the butter at room temperature? Cold butter is more challenging to cream with sugar resulting in a denser dough that tends to crack as the dough expands while baked. I hope these tips help you troubleshoot why your cookies may have cracked.

JanieG, I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe 🙂