The Cookie Connoisseur

3. Use Salt to Prevent Sugar Shock

When you're feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of sugar in your cookies, just remember: salt is the answer.

Salt, you see, is like the cookie equivalent of a defibrillator. It's what you need to shock the sugar out of you.

Just a pinch will do the trick. Sprinkle it liberally over your cookie creations and watch as the sugar shock wears off.

But remember, too much salt can be, well, a shock to the system. So use it wisely, cookie connoisseur.

For more expert advice, visit our subpage on Salt and Herbs for more on the delicate balance of flavor and, of course, Bake Before You Make for the secrets of baking cookies that are so good, you'll forget you're eating them.