Step 1: Acquisition

Acquire a cookie. Any cookie will do, but ideally one that's been baked with love and care.

A cookie

Observe the cookie's color, texture, and aroma. Take note of its crumbliness.

Next, take a bite. Chew, savor, and analyze the cookie's flavor, texture, and general all-around-ness.

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Step 2: Evaluation

Evaluate the cookie's performance on our rigorous 5-point scale:

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Step 3: Conclusion

Based on your evaluation, determine the cookie's overall worthiness for the Cookie Tasting Team.

If the cookie is worth it, add it to our Cookie Hall of Fame!

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Cookie Tasting Team Members

Meet the team of experts behind this methodology: