Every holiday season, I love baking a variety of cookies and treats for friends, family, and neighbors. The tricky part? Making sure they stay fresh, especially when they’re traveling or being mailed. Nothing ruins the joy of giving homemade goodies like receiving them stale and dry.
The Secret Trick
Here’s a surprisingly simple tip that keeps cookies and other baked goods moist, even during transport. This clever idea comes from America’s Test Kitchen and has been a total game-changer for me.
Step 1: Line Your Container
Before placing your cookies in a tin or container, lay down a sheet of parchment paper. Then, add a flour tortilla on top. Yes, a tortilla! It sounds strange, but this simple step helps trap moisture and prevents your cookies from drying out.
Step 2: Layer for Extra Freshness
Place another sheet of parchment paper over the cookies so they don’t touch the tortilla directly. If you’re packing multiple layers of treats, repeat the parchment paper and tortilla method between each layer.
With this method, your cookies will stay soft and fresh, tasting just like the day you baked them, even after being stored or sent to loved ones. Give it a try this holiday season and never worry about stale cookies again!
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