Cookie Monster's Guide to Baking the Perfect Cookie

Cookies are the key to a happy life. Without them, you're just a sad, crumbly mess.

Cookies are the answer to every problem. Need a break from work? Cookies. Need a hug? Cookies. Need a reason to eat an entire batch by yourself? Cookies!

The Cookie Monster's Top 10 Cookie Commandments

• Thou shalt not eat a cookie that's been sitting on the counter for more than 2 hours.
• Thou shalt not use low-quality chocolate chips.
• Thou shalt not underestimate the power of sprinkles.
• Thou shalt bake thy cookies with love, and only love.
• Thou shalt not share thy cookies with thy in-laws.
• Thou shalt not eat the dough before the cookies are done.
• Thou shalt not use a cookie scoop that's been in the dishwasher.
• Thou shalt not overbake, lest thou suffer the consequences.
• Thou shalt always, always, ALWAYS use a cookie tray with a fun design.

And remember, a cookie in the hand is worth two in the oven.

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