An age-old question: do you like your cookies crispy or soft? If you’re team crispy, check out this post on how to make cookies crispy.
To make cookies crispy, add less liquid or bake it in the oven for longer to dry out the dough. Generally bake around 13-15min at 180C for a crispy cookie. But if you want a thoroughly crispy cookie – not those just charred on the outside – decrease the temperature to 140C and bake for 30min.
How to Make Cookies Crispy
Crispy cookies aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. But when done right, there’s no way to pass up a crunchy, golden, and satisfying cookie! If you aspire to make the perfect crispy cookie, you’ve come to the right place.
The Science of Crispy Cookies
Okay, that heading was a little click-baity, but the first step to baking a crispy cookie is understanding how your ingredients impact your bake. There are certain ingredients that can help you achieve your desired snap and others that will hinder your mission.
To make cookies crispy, you will want to stick to with all-purpose flour to provide a sturdy structure and give your cookies crunch. When thinking about fat type, our preferred choice is unsurprisingly butter because it has a lower melting point. This allows cookies to easily spread and creates a nice buttery crispness with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that you just can’t get anywhere else. If you’re just hoping for a crisp exterior and soft interior, try a mix of butter & margarine!
Now for the bad guys (aka softening agents). Brown sugar is really great at softening cookies. So if you’re hoping for a crispy cookie, try using more granulated sugar. Granulated sugar absorbs moisture better, giving you the nice crispy texture you’re craving! Weirdly enough, eggs also contribute to soft cookies. So if you can limit or exclude eggs from your cookie recipe, you’ll have an easier time getting them crisp!
What Makes Cookies Chewy or Crispy? — from Cooking for Geeks
FAQ
Why are my cookies hard and crispy?
What ingredient makes cookies harder?
What causes cookies to be hard?
What makes cookies crunchy instead of soft?
Why are chewy cookies so soft?
Chewy cookies are known for their moist and tender centers. To achieve this texture, bakers typically use higher amounts of moisture-rich ingredients like brown sugar, butter, and eggs. These ingredients help to retain moisture during baking, resulting in a softer cookie.
How to make crunchy chocolate chip cookies?
How to make crunchy chocolate chip cookies. 1. Substitute 2/3 cup granulated sugar for the brown sugar. 2. Substitute 1/2 cup vegetable shortening for the butter. 3. Bake the cookies for 23 minutes in a preheated 325°F oven. Cookie chemistry: Crunchiness in a cookie depends on a good balance of fat and dryness.
What is the difference between crunchy and chewy cookies?
Chewy cookies are moist and tender, achieved by using ingredients like brown sugar and butter, along with shorter baking times. On the other hand, crunchy cookies have a drier texture, achieved through ingredients like granulated sugar and vegetable oil, coupled with longer baking times. But there’s more to it than that!
What makes cookies chewy?
Butter: Butter adds moisture and richness to cookies, resulting in a softer texture. Its low melting point helps to create a tender and chewy center. Eggs: Eggs provide structure, moisture, and tenderness to cookies. The proteins in eggs help bind the ingredients together and contribute to a chewy texture.