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Are you tired of eating rock-hard cookies? Do you want to have melt-in-your-mouth cookies? There are a couple of tricks you can try to get hard cookies soft and chewy again.
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Obtain a cookie jar or a container that has a lid. Then make sure you like cookies! [1] X Research source -
Put a piece of fresh white bread on the bottom of the container. Then, put the cookies on top of the bread. [2] X Research source- If you don’t have a piece of white bread, you can use a damp paper towel instead. Just wrap the paper towel in aluminum foil, poke some holes in the foil, and place the foil in the container with the cookies.
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Close the container and keep it closed for at least 24 hours. This will give the cookies enough time to absorb moisture from the bread so they soften. [3] X Research source -
Try the cookies later. When you open the container the next day the cookies will be soft and chewy.
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Wet a paper towel and squeeze out the excess water. Make sure the paper towel is damp but not soaking wet so your cookies don’t end up too soggy. [4] X Research source -
Wrap the cookies you want to soften in the paper towel. If you’re reheating a lot of cookies, you may need to use more than one paper towel. [5] X Research source
- You can also place the cookies on a plate and then cover them with the damp paper towel. Either way will work!
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Microwave the cookies for 15-20 seconds. The cookies will absorb some of the moisture from the damp paper towel and become softer as they heat up. [6] X Research source -
Unwrap the cookies and try one. If they’re still not soft enough, try re-wrapping them with another damp paper towel and microwaving them again. [7] X Research source
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QuestionWhat makes cookies hard and tough?MrExpertCommunity AnswerOver-baking, not enough moist ingredients, and over-mixing.
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QuestionHow do I soften hard cookies?Community AnswerDampen a paper towel and place it under the cookies. Place them in the microwave.
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QuestionWhat can I use when the batter is really dry?Community AnswerUse water or milk to help soften the dough.
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- If they are not soft enough, just put in 2 pieces of bread the next time.Thanks
- Dunk the cookies in milk to soften them up before eating.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/dessert/a31654/solve-cookie-problems/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nLEoRP3B9I
- ↑ https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/soften-cookies/
- ↑ https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/food-recipes/how-to-reheat-cookies-168902
- ↑ https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/food-recipes/how-to-reheat-cookies-168902
- ↑ https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/food-recipes/how-to-reheat-cookies-168902
- ↑ https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/food-recipes/how-to-reheat-cookies-168902
- https://www.cooksillustrated.com/articles/158-how-to-keep-homemade-cookies-fresh
- https://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-way-to-store-baked-cookies-264248
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- "What a great site! First timer here. Thanks to Google search for the link. Since I don't eat white bread, I kept scrolling. The aluminum foil with holes was the option for me. The bagged gingersnaps are soft and chewy now. Yum!" ..." more
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"Yes, I have used the white bread method and it works great. But I am thrilled about the damp paper towels method."
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