Red Velvet Cookie

Freshly baked red velvet cookies can last about 2-3 weeks if stored properly. For store-bought red velvet cookies, always check the best by/before date printed on the package. However, even if the printed date has passed, the cookies can still be good if they have been stored properly. Once opened, these cookies can last for about 1-2 weeks. And, if you freeze them, they can stay fresh for up to 3-6 months!

Checking if red velvet cookies have gone bad is quite easy. First, smell: a rancid, musty or sour smell can indicate a cookie's bad state. Then check visually: any visible mold or change in the cookie’s color also means they are past their prime. Finally, if the cookie’s texture has become too hard, stale or crumbly, it's likely the cookies aren't fresh anymore.

• Store your cookies in an airtight container. This helps keep them fresh by preventing them from getting stale via exposure to air • You can add a slice of white bread into the cookie container. It might seem odd, but the bread will become hard while your cookies stay moist and soft by absorbing the moisture from the bread • If you're planning to store them for longer, freezing is an option. Freeze the cookies either individually or layered between sheets of parchment paper in an airtight container. To defrost, just allow them to slowly come to room temperature • Remember to keep your cookies in a cool, dark place. Exposing them to heat or direct sunlight can make them go stale faster.