Exactly How To Soften Cookies - I Test 4 Methods [Pics + Experiment]

 What’s the only thing more horrifying than finding out someone ate your cookies?

Finding a hard and crumbly cookie instead of a soft, chewy one.

In this article, I test four different ways to soften your stale cookies.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best way to soften cookies is in the microwave. Place your cookies on a microwave-safe plate and cover them with a damp paper towel. Microwave the cookies in 5-second intervals until they’re warm and soft. Eat the cookies while they’re hot, or your they will quickly become stale again.

A note on my experiment

I made a big batch of my favorite cookies (chocolate chip), then left them out overnight so they got hard.

The next day, I tested four different methods to make them soft and chewy again.

I tried to soften the cookies:

  • Using bread (Surprisingly effective)
  • In the microwave (most effective)
  • Using plastic wrap (good for overbaked cookies)
  • Using milk or juice (great for an instant snack)

The microwave turned out to be the best method.

It was quick, effective, and a great way to restore the cookies to their natural, melty state.

Using bread also worked well, but wasn’t quick.

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