Tips for Storing & Freezing Cookies

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Title: Tips for Storing & Freezing Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 1 servings

Cookie hints:

STORING AND FREEZING COOKIES:
1). Separate soft and crisp textured cookies for storage. Soft cookies
should be kept in tightly covered containers. Crisp cookies may be stored
in a cookie jar or container with loose fitting lid in a dry climate. In
humid climate, store crisp cookies in a tightly covered container.

2). If soft cookies begin to dry out, add a piece of apple or bread to
the container to help them retain moisture. If crisp cookies become soggy
and are not decorated, heat in a 300~ oven for 3-5 minutes to crisp them.

3). Store frosted cookies and thumb print cookies in a single layer in a
tightly covered container. If need be for space, layer cookies between
waxed paper to protect.

4). Bar cookies may be stored, tightly covered, in baking pan. Some may
require refrigeration because of ingredients in them.

5). Unbaked cookie dough can be refrigerated for up to one week or
frozen for up to 6 weeks. Rolls of dough should be sealed tightly in
plastic wrap; other doughs should be stored in airtight containers.

6). Crisp cookies freeze better than soft cookies. Bars and brownies are
an exception to this rule since they freeze extremely well.

7). Freeze unfrosted cookies from 9-12 months. Separate layers with
waxed paper or plastic wrap.

8). Freeze frosted cookies uncovered until they are firm. Then pack them
in airtight container lined with plastic wrap or foil. They can be frozen
for 2-3 months.

9). Cardboard containers are not recommended for storage as the flavor
and aroma from the box may be absorbed by the cookies.

10). Frozen cookies thaw in about 10 minutes at room temperature.

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