Cornstarch is essential for creating a soft and chewy texture in cookies due to its ability to soften flour proteins and prevent excessive spreading during baking. Alternative methods to achieve chewy ...

Rows of freshly made chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack - Pamelajoemcfarlane/Getty Images While some may think that cookie-making has been perfected as far as methodology and ingredients are ...

Cornstarch is a common ingredient made from the starchy portion of corn kernels known as the endosperm. It’s used as a thickening agent for gravies, marinades, sauces, soups, and casseroles. Though ...