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What is the best way to store chocolate chip cookies?

To keep store-bought chocolate chip cookies the freshest for the longest amount of time, store them in an airtight container or resealable bag. Some brands offer a resealable opening on their packaging, which works well to keep moisture out. If the packaging does not self-seal, place it inside of a resealable plastic bag or remove the cookies to put them in an airtight container.

What is semi-sweet chocolate?

The semi-sweet chocolate used in many chocolate chips refers to a type of dark chocolate. The baking chips typically contain around 60 percent cacao and no more than 50 percent sugar. They are a great addition to chocolate chip cookies because their sweet flavor mixes well with the other ingredients in the cookie and does not overpower the cookie to become the dominant flavor.

What can I make with leftover chocolate chip cookies?

When you are looking for something creative to do with the surplus of cookies left in a bag, consider using them as an ingredient in another dessert recipe. Broken cookies work great as a crumble topping on ice cream, cakes, and pudding. Make ice cream sandwiches by putting your favorite softened ice cream between two cookies. Add your cookies into the food processor to use as the base ingredient in a pie crust.