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 microwa...