How to Keep Soft-Baked Cookies Fresh in the NC Summer Humidity

If you have ever left a plate of cookies out during a Raleigh July, you know what humidity can do. The good news: with a few simple habits, your soft-baked Batch and Twine cookies will stay chewy and fresh all week, even through a sticky North Carolina summer.

Store them airtight — and add a little moisture

Soft cookies love a sealed container. For an extra-chewy texture, tuck a small piece of bread into the container with them; the cookies draw moisture from the bread instead of drying out.

• Room temperature: An airtight container on the counter keeps cookies soft for 4–5 days.
• Refrigerator: Great in peak humidity — just bring them back to room temp or warm briefly before eating.
• Freezer: Freeze in a sealed bag for up to three months and thaw as needed.

Warm them back to just-baked

A soft-baked cookie is at its best slightly warm. Ten seconds in the microwave or a few minutes in a low oven brings back that fresh-from-the-kitchen texture — perfect for muggy evenings on the porch.

Why fresh beats preservatives

Our cookies contain no artificial preservatives, which is exactly why they taste so good. Baking fresh for every Monday and Wednesday drop means you are always starting from the best possible cookie — these tips simply help you keep it that way.

Baked fresh in North Carolina, meant to be enjoyed fresh. Store them well, and every bite stays as good as the first.