Hot tip: sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and shortbread cookies all benefit from mixing cornstarch into the recipe.

What ingredient helps cookies stay soft? Using cornstarch, more brown sugar than granulated sugar, an egg yolk and slightly under baking are the secrets to chocolate chip cookies staying soft.

Nothing fancy, just lines of chocolate chip cookies with soft ... makes 12 large cookies. Cookie Directions: Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a ...