No, its not granulated sugar, nor the butter.
Its not the egg, all-purpose flour, or even the vanilla extract.
The simple, yet oh-so-necessary component is cornstarch.
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you could count on [it for] a softer and more tender crumb.
But incorporating cornstarch isnt the only tip to make a cookie more palatable.
Read on for alternatives, as well as the chemistry behind the softness-enhancing superstar.
The result is added tenderness with more structure.
You dont need much of the ingredient to notice significant changes in your favorite recipe.
Add a teaspoon or two to your dry ingredient mix and it will drastically change the texture.
Its also fun to experiment until you get the exact finish you desire.
