There are thousands of cookie recipes in a variety of shapes, sizes, textures, and flavors. During the holidays, cookies are a special treat and everyone has a favorite. Let’s see how a traditional chocolate chip cookie can be altered for a different look.
Chocolate chip manufacturers have made special holiday shapes. Simply replace the regular chips with these fancy chips. Try adding some frosting and colored sprinkles for extra sparkle.
To change the texture and color, try these tips, one at a time, from the book CookWise by Shirley O. Corriher:
For More Spread
- Use butter
- Increase liquid 1-2 tablespoons
- Increase sugar 1-2 tablespoons
- Warm cold ingredients to room temperature, don’t refrigerate dough
For More Puff
- Use shortening
- Use cake flour
- Reduce sugar a couple tablespoons
- Use all baking powder
- Use cold ingredients or refrigerate dough
For More Tenderness
- Use cake flour
