How to Soften Hard Cookies

One of the best parts of the holiday season is the abundance of cookies, but what if the cookies are a little too hard?.Here are a few tips for making sure that you have soft cookies to eat:.For long-term storage, it's always best to keep your baked cookies (or cookie dough) in the freezer.This should keep your cookies fresh and soft for up to three months.If you plan on eating your cookies quickly, you'll want to keep them at room temperature.Storing cookies in the fridge can cause their butter or fat to harden, so you'll end up with one tough cookie.If your cookies have gone stale despite your best efforts, you can soften them in the microwave.A 10-second zap should produce warm and succulent cookies, ready for speedy gobbling