Who doesn't like dense, chewy, and soft textured cookies? Lately, the popularity of chewy cookies or chewy-textured cookies far exceeds the popularity of conventional crispy-textured cookies. If you like it too, why not try making your own? In particular, the main factor that differentiates crunchy and chewy cookie dough is its moisture content. To maximize the results, you can try substituting ingredients in recipes, applying proper baking techniques, and storing cookies properly. Come on, read this article to find out more information!
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Method 1 of 3: Adding or Substituting Ingredients in Recipes
Step 1. Add molasses or honey to the cookie dough
Add 1 tbsp. Molasses in cookie dough can increase the moisture of the dough, and make the texture of the cookies softer and chewier when cooked. If you don't like the taste of molasses that is too thick, try using the same amount of honey.
Do not add more than 1 tbsp. liquid sweetener so that the texture of the cookies is not too runny, so that the taste does not end up being too sweet. Addition of 1 tbsp. Liquid sweetener is enough to create a soft cookie texture without risking damaging the dough, really
Step 2. Replace white sugar with brown sugar
Basically, brown sugar has a higher moisture content than white sugar. As a result, the use of brown sugar will make the texture of the cookies more chewy after they are cooked. If you're interested in using this method, try replacing 1 part white sugar with 1 part brown sugar for a softer cookie texture and a stronger caramel flavor.
Step 3. Use a recipe that uses white butter or shortening instead of regular butter
Specifically, regular butter contains fat, milk solids, and water, while white butter contains 100% fat. If the cookie is made with regular butter, the moisture in the butter will evaporate during the baking process and make the cookie texture slightly dry. Meanwhile, cookies made with white butter will have a more chewy and soft texture. If you want to replace regular butter with white butter, use a 1:1 ratio, yes!
Step 4. Replace the egg yolk with the egg white
This means that for every egg listed in the recipe, try replacing it with two egg yolks. Remember, egg yolks have a much higher fat content than egg whites, and that added amount of fat will keep the cookie texture soft and moist when baked.
Step 5. Look for recipes that contain baking powder instead of baking soda
Baking powder has a higher acid content than baking soda. As a result, the cookie dough won't expand and flatten when baked, so it retains most of its moisture.
Method 2 of 3: Using the Right Baking Technique
Step 1. Reduce the oven temperature
Most cookie recipes recommend that you bake the dough at 176 degrees Celsius or higher. Unfortunately, too high a temperature will cause the cookies to lose most of their moisture, and their chewy texture, as they bake. That's why, try to find a recipe that recommends a baking temperature in the range of 162 degrees Celsius so that the resulting cookie texture is even softer.
Step 2. Bake cookies in less time
If you have a favorite cookie recipe that, unfortunately, aims to produce a crunchy cookie sheet, try using the same recipe, but reducing the baking time. In particular, remove the cookies from the oven when the edges are golden brown, but the center is not yet browned even though they are quite firm in texture. This combination will make the texture of the cookies feel more chewy and soft when eaten.
Step 3. Rest the dough in the refrigerator before baking
Leaving the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour is effective at evaporating some of the water content, and increasing the sugar content. This increase in sugar content will keep the cookie texture chewy and soft when baked.
The longer the dough rests, the more chewy the cookie texture will be. In fact, professional cake makers often rest the dough for a few days to get a really chewy cookie texture. However, don't leave the cookies for more than a week in the refrigerator, okay?
Method 3 of 3: Storing Cookies for a More Chewy Texture
Step 1. Allow the cookies to cool completely, but keep an eye on them
Before storing in a special container, let the cookies sit on a baking sheet until they are completely cold. Once the cookies have reached room temperature, put them in a container as soon as possible, especially since the texture of the cookies will dry out if they are left exposed to fresh air for too long.
Step 2. Store cookies in an airtight container
To keep the texture chewy and soft, don't forget to store cookies in an airtight container, such as cookie jars with lids or Tupperware. If you don't have both, please store the cookies in a plastic clip bag.
Make sure the temperature of the cookies is no longer hot when stored. Be careful, cookies can break if stored while still hot
Step 3. Put a slice of fresh bread in an airtight container
To keep the texture of the cookies chewy and soft for a longer time, try putting a slice of fresh white bread into the cookie container. Fresh white bread can increase the level of moisture in the container, which will be absorbed by the cookies and keep the texture soft. To check the effectiveness of this method, try observing the condition of the bread and cookies the next day. The texture of the bread should be as dry as toast, while the cookie texture will still be soft and chewy.
