Q&A for How to Soften Hard Cookies

Over-baking, not enough moist ingredients, and over-mixing.

Dampen a paper towel and place it under the cookies. Place them in the microwave.

Use water or milk to help soften the dough.

Try baking them for less time than you normally do, that should help, and make sure to store them in an airtight container if you're saving any.

Heat them in five second increments until they are the desired softness. It shouldn't take long.

They will remain soft for about 15 minutes if you use the microwave, so eat them quickly!

Wheat bread would not work as well because it does not have the same consistency as white bread.

Sandwich bags will work just as well, but make sure the bag is sealed very tight.

It sounds like your cookie dough batter doesn't have enough fat content in it. Make sure you add the appropriate amount of butter when you're making the cookie dough. If it's too dry, it can lead to crumbly cookies that fall apart.