What makes a cookie soft and chewy or crispy?
Butter contributes milk solids and water to a cookie, both of which soften it. Brown sugar contributes molasses – again, a softener. Using lower-moisture sugar (granulated) and fat (vegetable shortening), plus a longer, slower bake than normal, produces light, crunchy cookies.
How do you make Martha Stewart oatmeal cookies?
Ingredients.
1 cup packed light-brown sugar..
1 cup granulated sugar..
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature..
2 large eggs, room temperature..
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract..
3 cups rolled oats..
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour..
1 teaspoon baking soda..
What makes cookies moist and chewy?
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.
How do you make easy cookies?
Instructions.
Preheat the oven to 350 F..
Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds. ... .
In a large bowl, mix butter with the sugars until well-combined..
Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated..
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. ... .
Mix dough until just combined. ... .
Stir in chocolate chips..