How Do You Make Soft, Chewy Cookies In 5 Simple Steps?
“Why aren’t my cookies soft and chewy?” is a question I hear often. When you prefer soft and chewy cookies, it can be disappointing when they turn out hard and crispy. Here are 5 simple steps you can take to make sure your homemade cookies turn out soft and chewy every time: 1. Pay close attention to baking time. Cookies are small and bake quickly so just an extra minute in the oven can take your cookies from soft and chewy to crispy. Cookies also continue to cook once removed from the oven (from heat left in the cookies and on the baking sheet.) Be sure to pull your baking sheet of cookies from the oven when they are just lightly golden around the edges, but still soft appearing on top. Let them cool for several minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. 2. Measure flour carefully. Cookies with too much flour can turn out hard. Be sure to measure your flour accurately. It settles in the bag/canister so should be fluffed up with a spoon or whi
