Discover the secret to trim 75% of the chill time and score the same results.
There are three main reasons why recipes suggest chilling cookie dough.
Longer can be even better, Francois says.
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Woods is a firm believer that 8 to 10 hours is when youll start noticing a flavor difference.
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Putting cookie dough in the freezer can speed up the chilling process by a lot, Hill says.
Just keep in mind that results may vary if you take a stab at rush the process.
One way to sidestep that temperature variation is to fully freeze the dough.
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Check out our complete guide forhow to freeze cookies and cookie doughfor a primer about slice-and-bake cookies, too.
Woods asks, Why wouldn’t you want a sweeter, more complex cookie?
There are a few exceptions to this rule:
