I make the best peppermint chocolate chip cookies every year for the holidays. I'm a professional baker, but the recipe is so ...

Pay attention to chilling time Not all recipes call for chilling time, but if your dough does, be sure to follow it. It's a crucial step to preventing cookies from spreading too much while baking.

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