Found out today that chilling cookie dough for 30 minutes instead of the full hour still works fine.

I was running late for a party and just stuck the tray in after half the time and they spread less than my usual rushed batches, has anyone else tested shorter chill times?

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reese_perry613d ago

My friend tried 20 minutes once in a panic and honestly they turned out better than her usual ones (she's always in a rush, typical). Said the texture was still nice and chewy so maybe we've all been waiting too long for no reason.

taylor.mary13d ago

Honestly I've found 18-20 minutes works better than the box says almost every time in my experience. The longer baking time tends to dry them out, especially if you're using a darker cookie sheet that holds heat. Last batch I made I pulled them at 19 minutes and they had that perfect soft center with just a little crunch on the edges. Your mileage may vary depending on your oven though, some run hot.