Crispy, soft, cakey or chewy: Everyone has their own idea of the perfect cookie. With so many differing definitions, how do you find that perfect balance of cookie-baking ingredients and techniques? Well, it turns out there’s actually a cookie science! Here are a few baking tips and tricks to help you attain cookie perfection.
The Chemistry Behind Baking Cookies
When it comes to creating the perfect cookies, it’s important to keep chemistry in mind. Just like in the laboratory, even the seemingly smallest changes can affect the outcome — oven temperature variations, moisture and even the order in which you add the ingredients are just a few of the factors that can affect texture and taste.
And while some may love a soft cookie, others prefer a crispier variation. But there’s no need to save two separate recipes to cater to everyone’s wishes. Just remember a few of our notes, tips and techniques below and have some fun experimenting.
