Jacob Fox
Cookies and bar cookies are among thefavorite simple dessertsin U.S. kitchens from coast to coast.
So much so, in fact, that the average American eats300 cookies per year!
so you could maximize their shelf life.
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With that in mind, we’ve rounded up our best tips and tricks on how to store cookies.
Then, when you’re ready to serve, remove the dough from storage and bake.
How to Store Baked Cookies at Room Temperature
Curious how long cookies last at room temperature?
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Most homemade cookies will maintain their taste and texture for up to 3 days.
If you leave them out for too long, the cookies begin to harden or dry out.
To prevent cookies from becoming stale, cover them with plastic wrap or keep in an airtight container.
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Get all thefreezing information here.
Layer between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container or resealable plastic freezer bag.
So how long do cookies last like this?
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This keeps the treats from losing their shape or smushing together in storage.
(Although amash-up recipeof brownie and cheesecake sounds pretty great to us!)
is more a matter of “How long can you resist them?”
rather than “When will they taste less-than-fresh-baked?”
Stock that freezer every three months or so and a never-ending supply of homemade cookies can always be yours.
