{"id":3195,"date":"2012-11-08T09:22:00","date_gmt":"2012-11-08T09:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=3195"},"modified":"2012-11-08T09:22:00","modified_gmt":"2012-11-08T09:22:00","slug":"7-reasons-to-freeze-your-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=3195","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons to &#8220;Freeze&#8221; Your Cookies!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee4a4e2df970d-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DSC_9538 - Version 22012-10-26-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" class=\"asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee4a4e2df970d\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee4a4e2df970d-500wi\" style=\"border: 1px solid #efe6e6; width: 500px;\" title=\"DSC_9538 - Version 22012-10-26-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While I\u2019ve always been a huge cookie fan and have devoured them in just about every form imaginable (soft, crunchy, pre-cooked, hot from the oven \u2026 ) I\u2019m here to say, \u201c<em>Freeze<\/em> Your Cookies!\u201d I know, it sounds extreme but hear me out. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017c3300d5f0970b-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DSC_9707 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" class=\"asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb88834017c3300d5f0970b\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017c3300d5f0970b-500wi\" style=\"border: 1px solid #f2e7e7; width: 500px;\" title=\"DSC_9707 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First, you need a quality cookie \u2013 I prefer the giant <a href=\"http:\/\/cooksfarmandbakery.com\/\" target=\"_self\">Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Cook\u2019s Farm and Bakery<\/a> \u2013 the thicker the better with a generous amount of raisins. If you\u2019re going to try this, don\u2019t hold back! <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee4a4e502970d-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DSC_9582 - Version 22012-10-26-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" class=\"asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee4a4e502970d\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017ee4a4e502970d-500wi\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e1e4; width: 500px;\" title=\"DSC_9582 - Version 22012-10-26-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re at all sceptical (I can still remember my first time), here are:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>7 Reasons to Freeze Your Cookies!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Won\u2019t bend as easily when slipped into a pocket or bag.<\/li>\n<li>Keeps the cookie fresher, longer.<\/li>\n<li>Great on a warm, summer day or after a hard workout!<\/li>\n<li>Slows cookie consumption rate (CCR) allowing greater enjoyment of each morsel. <\/li>\n<li>A lower CCR may mean fewer cookies eaten at one time, stretching your cookie supply not your waistline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017c3300daf4970b-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DSC_9675 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" class=\"asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb88834017c3300daf4970b\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017c3300daf4970b-500wi\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ece3e4; width: 500px;\" title=\"DSC_9675 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serving in broken, bite-sized chunks adds to convenience, especially when watching TV.<\/li>\n<li>Anything sweet and frozen just seems to taste better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As is often the case with any specialized cookie eating technique, there can be some, uh \u2026 drawbacks \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Produces more crumbs than conventional method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3d2f78d7970c-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DSC_9636 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" class=\"asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3d2f78d7970c\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb88834017d3d2f78d7970c-500wi\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ece3e4; width: 500px;\" title=\"DSC_9636 - Version 22012-10-27-oatmeal-raisin-cookie-forzen-\u00a9 2011 Penny Cherubino\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FOR BEST RESULTS: Warm frozen cookie in mouth before chomping (this may take 15-seconds or more).<\/li>\n<li>ADVISORY: Check with a dental professional before consuming frozen cookies.<strong>&#0160;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#0160;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Post:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/2011\/05\/dont-hurt-me-ill-make-oatmeal-cookies.html\" target=\"_self\">Don\u2019t Hurt Me! I\u2019ll Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><em>Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? 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