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greenfreak
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Preventing dry chocolate chip cookies?
I'm one of those "stick to the recipe" people so I don't know how to prevent my chocolate chip cookies from drying out. I've made them in this stove before in the summer, they came out perfect. Then I made them last winter, followed the recipe exactly, and they were much crunchier and dry.
I like soft cookies, especially since they will have nuts in them too. I'm going to be making a batch for the transport company that is bringing our adopted dog to us from Texas. I have one chance to get this right!
Do you make any changes to your cookies in the winter, add more butter or oil, to make sure they don't dry out?
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Posted 2/1/10 4:05 PM  |
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headoverheels
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Re: Preventing dry chocolate chip cookies?
I don't think it's a winter thing - I think it's an oven thing (it is for me anyway). It took me a few tries but I've learned that based on the size of the cookies, exactly how long I need to cook them for (if the recipe says 11-3 minutes I have to cook them for 11 minutes. Plus, if you leave them on the cookie sheet to cool, they will continue to cook b/c the tray is still hot, so you should try and transfer them to a rack as soon as possible. If you can't do that you might want to undercook them just a bit (ie. for 10 minutes).
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| Posted 2/1/10 4:31 PM |
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maybeamommy
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Re: Preventing dry chocolate chip cookies?
I have a never-fail soft cookie recipe.... it's from AllRecipes.com - and makes the BEST cookies!
Click for recipe
Message edited 2/1/2010 4:48:11 PM.
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| Posted 2/1/10 4:44 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: Preventing dry chocolate chip cookies?
I undercook them. They always continue to cook until they are cool enough to transfer them.
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| Posted 2/1/10 4:54 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Preventing dry chocolate chip cookies?
Maybe what I could do is shave off a minute or two and make a test batch, undercooked. I do have baking racks to cool the cookie sheet and then transfer them pretty quick.
I'm just afraid if I undercook, they're going to be gross in the middle! 
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| Posted 2/1/10 5:57 PM |
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MRnMRSNurse
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Jessica
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Re: Preventing dry chocolate chip cookies?
When you take them out they should look undercooked in the center and golden on the edge. They will be fine & perfectly cooked in a few minutes. Also as soon as they are cool enough put them in tupperware or wrap in plastic on a plate.
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| Posted 2/2/10 12:36 AM |
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katiebell
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Re: Preventing dry chocolate chip cookies?
when you store them in a container put a slice of bread on the bottom, it will keep your cookies so fresh and soft!!! It really works!!!
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| Posted 2/3/10 9:37 AM |
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mommy2Alex
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Re: Preventing dry chocolate chip cookies?
Posted by MRnMRSNurse
When you take them out they should look undercooked in the center and golden on the edge. They will be fine & perfectly cooked in a few minutes. Also as soon as they are cool enough put them in tupperware or wrap in plastic on a plate.
I agree, I also put a slice a bread in the container and it keeps them nice and soft for days.
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