How to Keep Cookies Fresh

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Let homemade cookies cool completely before storing them.. Transfer your cookies into an airtight container.. Place sheets of parchment paper between the layers of cookies.

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Let homemade cookies cool completely before storing them.

Step 1

Let homemade cookies cool completely before storing them.

2

Transfer your cookies into an airtight container.

Step 2

Transfer your cookies into an airtight container.

3

Place sheets of parchment paper between the layers of cookies.

Step 3

Place sheets of parchment paper between the layers of cookies.

4

Place a piece of white bread in the cookie container to keep them fresh.

Step 4

Place a piece of white bread in the cookie container to keep them fresh.

5

Keep the cookie container at room temperature.

Step 5

Keep the cookie container at room temperature.

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Transfer the cold cookies into an airtight plastic bag.

Step 6

Transfer the cold cookies into an airtight plastic bag.

7

Store the cookies in multiple bags if they won't fit in a single layer.

Step 7

Store the cookies in multiple bags if they won't fit in a single layer.

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Place the airtight bag into the freezer for up to 5 months.

Step 8

Place the airtight bag into the freezer for up to 5 months.

9

Thaw the cookies at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Step 9

Thaw the cookies at room temperature for 15 minutes.

10

Keep your thawed cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Step 10

Keep your thawed cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

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