A combination of baking soda or powder and an egg is traditionally used to help leaven cookies, but to save on ingredients, Martha skips the leavening agents and ups the eggs from one to two.

For soft chocolate chip cookies, turn to a surprise ingredient for the light and fluffy texture you crave. These cookies are tender and sweet, a great addition to cookie tins and dessert buffets.

With basic ingredients you already have in your pantry, these cookies let you enjoy the intense flavor of chocolate cake in a more practical and delicious format. The recipe is so simple that even kitchen newbies can whip it up without a hitch.