3 Tricks for Thick, Chewy Cookies Every Time

3 Tricks for Thick, Chewy Cookies Every Time
Using the right combination of sugars and shaping techniques guarantees thick and chewy cookies. Kendra Smith
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Thick cookies are often chewy cookies—and we made recipe choices to create cookies that are nice and thick!

First, we use more brown sugar than white sugar: Brown sugar contains more water, so it helps make cookies moister and chewier.

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