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This October, join us at BakeCamp L.A., a fun, heartwarming and family-friendly cookie party & cookie competition featuring the best cookie bakers in Los Angeles -- all under one roof! Every ticket sold will help pets in need. Come try the best cookies, pick your favorite & help us crown "LA's Favorite Cookie Baker!" And it's all for a great cause! Helping Paw Works save puppies!

Cookies Galore: How Far Ahead Can You Bake Them and Still Save the Party?

Cookies Galore: How Far Ahead Can You Bake Them and Still Save the Party?

Oh, cookies! One of the most beloved and delicious desserts out there! Whether you're planning a party, a gathering, or just want to indulge in a sweet treat, cookies are the perfect go-to option. But have you ever wondered how far ahead you can make cookies for an event? Well, let's find out!

First of all, let's talk about the different types of cookies. There are soft cookies, crispy cookies, and chewy cookies. The type of cookie you're making will determine how long in advance you can make them.

Soft cookies are the type that have a cake-like texture and are usually made with butter or shortening. You can make soft cookies up to three days in advance. Just make sure to store them in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze them for up to three months if you want to make them even further in advance.

Crispy cookies, on the other hand, have a crunchy texture and are usually made with sugar or honey. You can make crispy cookies up to a week in advance if you store them in an airtight container at room temperature. If you want to make them even further in advance, you can freeze them for up to six months.

Chewy cookies have a slightly crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. They're usually made with brown sugar and butter. You can make chewy cookies up to five days in advance if you store them in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze them for up to six months.

But let's be real, who can resist the smell of freshly baked cookies? If you're a procrastinator like me and want to make cookies at the last minute, don't worry! You can always make the dough ahead of time and freeze it. Just scoop the dough into balls and freeze them on a baking sheet. Once they're frozen, transfer them to a ziplock bag and label them with the type of cookie and the date you made them. When you're ready to bake, just take them out of the freezer and bake them as normal. You may need to add an extra minute or two to the baking time.

In conclusion, the length of time you can make cookies ahead of an event depends on the type of cookie you're making. Soft cookies can be made up to three days in advance, crispy cookies up to a week, and chewy cookies up to five days. But if you're short on time, you can always make the dough ahead of time and freeze it. That way, you can have freshly baked cookies at any time! So, go ahead, make some cookies and enjoy them to the fullest!

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