Craftsy Cakes

There is nothing like a freshly baked cookie, fresh out of the oven. Soft and gooey chocolate chip, chewy oatmeal raisins, or little decorated sugar cookies. I love baking them with kids or enjoying them alone to lift my mood. This is a guide on the basics of baking cookies, and it will take you through the process step by step, so you’ll have soft, moist, delicious cookies every time.

  • Bring your wet ingredients to room temperatures, like the eggs or butter. This is important so that the ingredients mix well together without having any butter lumps of undissolved sugar.
  • For moist, soft cookies, use brown sugar instead of white sugar in your recipe. Brown sugar contains more moisture and will keep your cookies soft. Granulated white sugar is excellent for thin, crispy cookies, as it helps your dough spread on the pan. For more information about the types of sugar, check out this post.
  • Chill your dough in the fridge before putting it in the oven. This will slow down the spreading of your dough, resulting in thick and chewy cookies.
  • For best results with chocolate chip cookies, opt for milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate for baking.
  • Bake time for your cookies will depend on your recipe. Most recipes give a range (like 10 – 12 minutes), so lean towards less baking time for softer cookies or the higher baking time for crispier cookies. A good general rule for soft and gooey cookies is that as soon as the edges start to brown, remove them from the heat.
  • After baking, make sure your cookies are completely cooled before storing. Place them in an airtight container or bag and keep them at room temperature.
  • You can freeze cookie dough by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap, and that should last several months. Let it defrost in the refrigerator for 24 hours before using.
  • Bake your cookies on a non-stick cookie sheet for a better release. If you’re making cookies with sprinkles, candies, or chocolate in them, you can also add parchment paper to your non-stick pan. This will help prevent the candy or sprinkles from burning.

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