To make thick cookies that donβt spread much: Place the scooped cookies in the freezer for 10β15 minutes before baking. Increase baking time by 1β2 minutes.
To make thinner cookies that spread a lot: Cream the butter and sugar for 3 full minutes. Decrease the baking temperature to 325Β°F/165Β°C and increase the baking time to 16β18 minutes.