Question 1

WHAT IS THE SECRET TO CHEWY COOKIES?

Accepted Answer

Chewy cookies are the result of recipe written specifically to produce chewy cookies. Not always, but sometimes, and in the case of this chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe, chilling the dough in the fridge not only allows the butter to solidify, but also allows some of the moisture to evaporate. With less moisture in the cookie dough, the sugar + the fat from the eggs and butter create that chewy interior we love about these cookies.

Question 2

IS BUTTER OR SHORTENING BETTER FOR CHEWY COOKIES?

Accepted Answer

While shortening may make cookies more tender because it is 100% with no water, you lose the buttery flavor of actual butter. Butter will help the cookies spread more, creating a crisper edge while leaving the inside nice and chewy.

Question 3

WHAT MAKES COOKIES CHEWY: BAKING SODA OR BAKING POWDER?

Accepted Answer

Baking soda is what you'll want to reach for when looking to make chewy cookies. Baking powder will give them some lift, creating a lighter and airier cookie. The addition of cornstarch in this cookie recipe will also lend to the chewiness of the final bake.

Question 4

WHAT MAKES COOKIES CHEWY VS CRUNCHY?

Accepted Answer

While there is no one specific answer to this question, in general, the ingredients in this chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe that help it stay chewy are the use of brown sugar in addition to the granulated sugar, an extra egg yolk, and the cornstarch which helps keep the crumb soft.

Question 5

WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN MAKING CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES?

Accepted Answer

In general, following the recipe exactly as written will be your first best practice when making any chocolate chip cookie recipe. Folks typically feel very strongly about the way they prefer their chocolate chip cookies, and every recipe out there will result in a different type of final texture. For 100% success in this recipe, be sure you measure your flour properly and use room temperature egg/egg yolk.

Question 6

WHAT IS THE SECRET TO PERFECT COOKIES?

Accepted Answer

While I personally and subjectively believe this chocolate chip cookie recipe is the best and most perfect one out there, in order to get the same perfect results in your own kitchen, I highly recommend practicing patience in chilling the dough for at least 2 hours as well as using a cookie scoop to keep baking uniform in the oven. All of my cookie recipes use a #50 cookie scoop.

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