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Hello,

If I add cornstarch to a cookie recipe, that does not list cornstarch as an ingredient, do I need to lessen the amount of flour? Exp - if I add ½ c. cornstarch would I need to decrease the flour by 1/2c.

Thanks!

Hi,
While looking at websites on the internet about cornstarch in chocolate chip cookies, there seams to be a consensus that the cornstarch made this really great change in the cookie. But this change has not been defined. OK, so what if I add one tablespoon of cornstarch to PJ Hamel's (King Arthur Flour) recipe for crisp around the edges and softer in the center chocolate chip cookies? I've printed the recipe below.
Ingredients
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup granulated sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
1 teaspoon cider vinegar or white vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips*
*For cookies with extra chocolate in every bite, use up to 16 ounces (2⅔ cups) chocolate chips.

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets.
In a large bowl, combine the sugars, butter, shortening, salt, vanilla and almond extracts, vinegar, and baking soda, beating until smooth and creamy.
Beat in the egg, again beating until smooth. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula to make sure everything is thoroughly combined.
Mix in the flour, then the chips.
Use a spoon (or a tablespoon cookie scoop) to scoop 1¼" balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2" between them on all sides; they'll spread.
For enticing salty-sweet flavor, sprinkle a touch of sea salt atop the cookies before putting them in the oven, if desired.
Bake the cookies for 11 to 12 minutes, until their edges are chestnut brown and their tops are light golden brown, almost blonde.
Remove the cookies from the oven, and cool on the pan until they've set enough to move without breaking. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Hi Bob, I'm new to baking.
, been a consumer all my life, and I'd like to thankyou for a very useful article.... I'm sure I'll keep reading..... Cheers

I have used cornstarch for years to make gravies & biscuits . But did think there was more I could use it for . Thank you Bob !

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