How to Keep those Cookies Fresher ... Longer
The secret to keeping cookies moist and better tasting for long periods of time is simple: freeze them. Freezing keeps most foods, including cookies, fresh because it stops all chemical processes. Microorganisms that cause food to spoil can't grow in a freezer. As long as you keep your freezer at a constant temperature of zero degrees Celsius or lower, your cookies will retain their texture, taste and flavor, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Does this Spark an idea?
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Bake the cookies as normal. Allow them to cool completely; decorate and allow icing to dry, if applicable.
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Wrap up to 12 cookies, stacked two or three high, in a piece of plastic wrap for easy handling and to prevent breakage and freezer burn. Continue wrapping, using a new piece of plastic wrap for each dozen.
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Place the wrapped cookies into as many gallon-size freezer bags as needed. Alternatively, place cookies in a tightly sealed plastic container or on a serving tray covered tightly by plastic wrap. Place the cookies in the freezer.
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Remove the cookies from the freezer and allow them to thaw at least 3 hours before serving or giving as gifts.
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Tips & Warnings
For short-term storage, keep a slice or two of white bread in the tin or jar with the cookies. "Reader's Digest" says this trick will keep your cookies fresh tasting for up to a week.
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