What Makes A Cookie Chewy Or Hard?
The texture of a cookie is determined by the ingredients and the baking process. Cookies with a higher ratio of moisture-retaining ingredients such as brown sugar, molasses, and honey will be chewier. Cookies that are baked for a shorter time or at a lower temperature will also have a softer texture. On the other hand, cookies with less moisture and baked at a higher temperature for a longer time will result in a harder texture.