Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before baking.
Choose the Right Flour: For the perfect cookie texture, use all-purpose flour. If you want a chewier cookie, you can mix in a bit of bread flour, which has a higher protein content and creates a denser chew.
Butter vs. Shortening: Using all butter gives cookies a rich flavor but can lead to crispier edges. To achieve a balance, consider using a combination of butter and shortening.
Adjust Sugar Ratios: For cookies that are both chewy and crispy, use a mix of granulated sugar and brown sugar.
Brown sugar adds moisture and chewiness, while granulated sugar promotes crispiness. A common ratio is 1 cup of brown sugar to 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
Chill the Dough: Refrigerate your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading
Bake at the Right Temperature: Bake your cookies at 350°F (175°C). This temperature allows the edges to crisp up while the center remains soft.
Use Parchment Paper or Silicone Mats: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.