Because, let's be real, cookies are like people: they're only as good as their attitude.
Take a deep breath. Count to 10. Repeat, "I am calm. I am cool. I will not serve the cookies until they are relaxed."
Learn more about the art of breathing it out in our Cookie Breathing Techniques guide. Or, for a more lighthearted approach, try our Serve it with Fun page.Closing your eyes, imagine a cookie that is perfectly toasted, perfectly chewy, perfectly... perfectly everything.
Learn about the ancient art of Cookie Visualization in our Cookie Viz guide. But don't forget to add the salt, or you'll end up with a flavor that's just, well, flat.Remember, cookie patience is a skill that takes time to develop. Like a fine wine, or a good soufflé.
Read about the benefits of cookie patience in our Cookie Patience Techniques guide. And for more cookie advice that's a little more... relaxed, try our Cookie Relaxation Techniques page.