As a certified cookie connoisseur, you must first develop your crunch detection skills. A cookie's crunch is its most vital aspect.
Observe the cookie's edges. Does it have a satisfying snap? Is it brittle and prone to shattering? Or does it yield to pressure like a delicate flower?
Next, assess the cookie's crumb structure. Are they uniform, like perfectly placed Lego bricks? Or are they irregular, chaotic and free-forming?
Proceed to Step 2: The Soft and Squishy
Skip straight to The Melted Mess, where things get really complicated
Or, if you're feeling particularly adventurous, try The Dark Arts of Cookie Tasting