"We first have to answer the question: What actually causes cookies to go stale? Well, it's due to a chemical process called starch retrogradation; once baked goods leave the heat of the oven, the starch molecules recrystallize - a process that's expedited by exposure to air. The most logical solution, of course, is not to leave your cookies sitting out on a plate. But to preserve their texture even more, you may want to reach for that roll of paper towels."
"Once your cookies have adequately cooled, you can place them into a sealed container - like a resealable bag or food storage bin - with a dampened (not soaked) paper towel. If you have a particularly large batch, try layering paper towels in between the cookies. The damp paper towel will release moisture back into the cookies, preventing them from becoming too hard. You'll want to change this paper towel when it starts to dry to encourage your cookies to stay as soft and luscious"
Starch retrogradation causes cookies to go stale as starch molecules recrystallize after baking, a process accelerated by exposure to air. Prevent staling by placing adequately cooled cookies into a sealed container such as a resealable bag or food storage bin with a damp (not soaked) paper towel; layering paper towels between cookies helps for large batches. The damp paper towel releases moisture back into the cookies, preventing hardness; replace the towel when it dries. A plain slice of sandwich bread can also regulate humidity inside the container. Avoid using seeded, heavily flavored, or crusty breads for this purpose.
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