chocolate chip cookie secrets

Just a few things to try for a chewier, better-looking cookie.

1. Try a dollop of sour cream.
2. Use half butter, half vegetable oil.
3. Melt butter in the microwave on low setting (w/o burning it).
4. Soften brown sugar with butter in microwave.
5. Add a tablespoon of milk.
6. Add a package of instant vanilla pudding mix.
7. Chill dough before baking.
8. Triple the amount of vanilla extract.
9. Don't overbake.
10. Add a 1/4 cup flour (but they may become cakey).