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How Duff Goldman Ensures His Cookies Have A Perfectly Soft Middle
By Kuamel Stewart
Duff Goldman may be known for his expertise in making cakes, but the renowned founder of Charm City Cakes also knows how to make the softest and chewiest cookies.
To ensure he gets cookies with a deliciously gummy center, Goldman bakes them for the perfect amount of time and gets them out of the oven as soon as they get some hue.
Goldman understands that monitoring cookies while they bake for the optimal amount of time and removing them from the oven at this key moment will lead to a soft center.
Different cookies require different baking times — for drop cookies on a baking sheet, bake for 8 to 10 minutes, and bar cookies in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan need 25 to 30 minutes.
However, if you're using a 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan, bake for 20 to 25 minutes. You can also save yourself some time by applying Goldman's cookie dough prep tip.
Goldman also keeps some significant distance between when he makes his dough and when he's ready to bake. For his holiday cookies, he prepares his dough as early as October.