Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe: 59 Photos
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FAQ
Baking cookies quickly in a hot oven – at 375 degrees F as opposed to a lower temperature – will make for soft results. They'll bake fast instead of sitting and drying out in the oven's hot air. Ever so slightly underbaking your cookies will give you softer results than cooking them the full amount the recipe says.
It's not the egg, all-purpose flour, or even the vanilla extract. The simple, yet oh-so-necessary component is cornstarch. That's right, the flavorless thickening agent used for soups, stews, and curries is also the secret weapon for baked goods that boast a silky-smooth mouthfeel.
Place cookies in a sealable bowl, place a piece of paper towel over the cookies, then cut an apple in half and place the apple (cut side UP) on top of the paper towel. Lastly, close the bowl tightly. Leave it overnight and the cookies should soften.
The butter or dough was too warm.. If the dough seems too soft, chill it for 10 to 15 minutes before baking.
Double Your Yolks Most cookie recipes call for at least one egg. You can try omitting the white of each egg, which tends to dry out when baked, and replacing it with an additional yolk. Plus, egg yolks have more fat than egg whites, which helps to keep your cookies moist and chewy.