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  • 7 Reasons to “Freeze” Your Cookies!

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    While I’ve always been a huge cookie fan and have devoured them in just about every form imaginable (soft, crunchy, pre-cooked, hot from the oven … ) I’m here to say, “Freeze Your Cookies!” I know, it sounds extreme but hear me out.

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    First, you need a quality cookie – I prefer the giant Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Cook’s Farm and Bakery – the thicker the better with a generous amount of raisins. If you’re going to try this, don’t hold back!

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    If you’re at all sceptical (I can still remember my first time), here are:

    7 Reasons to Freeze Your Cookies!

    • Won’t bend as easily when slipped into a pocket or bag.
    • Keeps the cookie fresher, longer.
    • Great on a warm, summer day or after a hard workout!
    • Slows cookie consumption rate (CCR) allowing greater enjoyment of each morsel.
    • A lower CCR may mean fewer cookies eaten at one time, stretching your cookie supply not your waistline.

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    • Serving in broken, bite-sized chunks adds to convenience, especially when watching TV.
    • Anything sweet and frozen just seems to taste better.

    As is often the case with any specialized cookie eating technique, there can be some, uh … drawbacks –

    • Produces more crumbs than conventional method.

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    • FOR BEST RESULTS: Warm frozen cookie in mouth before chomping (this may take 15-seconds or more).
    • ADVISORY: Check with a dental professional before consuming frozen cookies. 

     

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    Don’t Hurt Me! I’ll Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies!

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  • Meet Raisin from Four Preppy Paws on Charles Street

    Raisin was nowhere in sight when we stopped by Four Preppy Paws on Charles Street in Beacon Hill. We needed to ask her to model for a photo we were taking for Penny's City Paws newpaper column. 

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    We soon discovered that she was hiding in plain sight, under a pretty pink blanket in the front window of the shop. She was kind enough to pop out for a few minutes to let us take some shots. 

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    She loves snoozing under the covers while serving as consultant for the shop.

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    She thinks she's well hidden behind a couple of big dog beds and she does have her assistant watchdog on duty while she rests.

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    We think Raisin is very pretty and has a regal profile. She's also a lot of fun and we were happy that her request to put her cover-up back over her head was quickly accommodated by her person. 

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