Exactly How To Soften Cookie Dough - I Test 5 Methods [Pics]
We’ve all been there. You put your cookie dough in the fridge expecting to take it out in an hour or so but don’t end up going back until a few days later. Then when you pull the cookie dough out of the fridge – it’s rock hard! Don’t have the time to wait for the dough to soften naturally? I’ve experimented with five different ways of softening cookie dough so you can get your cookies in the oven ASAP. Ready? Let’s jump right in. The best way to soften cookie dough is by leaving it in a warm place such as near a hot stove or under a lamp. Other methods for softening cookie dough include using a hot water bath, microwaving it on very low power, hitting it with a rolling pin, and cutting it into smaller pieces.