Cookies are best when they're fresh from the oven, but you can maintain their soft texture for days to come if you follow this simple sugar trick.

Ice cube trays work in a pinch but you'll probably want to cut up the cubes when they come out. To experiment with flavors use vanilla extract, rosewater, and other aromatics to give your ...

A trick to dry the sugar cubes more quickly is to put the whole tray into the microwave for approximately 15 to 20 seconds. This will remove the moisture from the wet mixture.