Why do hot liquids break down the structural integrity of a biscuit/cookie so much quicker than cold liquids?

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In: Chemistry

Answer 1

With cold liquids you’re mostly dissolving the sugar and flour, with a hot liquid you’re also melting the butter. That coupled with hot things reacting faster makes it all fall apart quickly.