What should I do if Oreo cookies become soft

Oreo cookies can be softened and restored to their texture through sealed storage, desiccant adsorption, oven crisping, freezing treatment, and pairing with hot drinks. The softening of cookies due to moisture is mainly related to factors such as air humidity, improper storage, and damaged packaging.

1. Sealed storage

Place softened Oreo cookies in a sealed jar or fresh-keeping bag to reduce contact with the outside air. Sealed containers can effectively prevent water vapor from penetrating and prevent cookies from further absorbing moisture. You can choose a food grade storage box with a silicone sealing ring, while avoiding storage with high humidity ingredients.

2. Desiccant adsorption

Place food desiccants or quicklime packs in containers for storing cookies, and use absorbent materials to reduce environmental humidity. Desiccants can actively absorb moisture that has seeped into the packaging. It is recommended to include 1 pack of 5 grams of desiccant for every 200 grams of cookies. Before use, ensure that the desiccant packaging is intact and leak free.

3. Oven Crispy

Spread the cookies flat on a baking tray and bake at 80 ℃ for 5-8 minutes. Heat can evaporate excess moisture inside the cookie, restoring its crispy texture. Close observation of color changes is necessary during operation to avoid burning caused by high temperatures. If there is no oven, a flat bottomed pan can be used to slow dry over low heat instead.

4. Freezing treatment

Put the softened cookies into a sealed bag and freeze for 2 hours. The low temperature environment can cause the moisture inside the cookies to crystallize. After taking it out, let it sit and warm up, and the texture will become firm. This method is suitable for sandwich cookies. After freezing, the sandwich solidifies to reduce stickiness, but it should not be repeatedly frozen and thawed.

5. Paired with hot drinks

Soak softened cookies in hot milk, coffee, and other beverages to soften the cookie structure using liquid temperature. This method can transform taste defects into edible characteristics, similar to the soaking process of tiramisu. It is recommended to choose sandwich free cookies to avoid melting the sandwich and affecting the flavor of the drink.

When storing cookies in damp environments, it is important to keep the humidity below 60%. After opening, try to consume them within a week. Regularly check the sealing of the packaging to avoid mixing with water containing ingredients such as fruits and vegetables. If the cookies have become moldy or have a strange odor, they are not edible. It is recommended to choose independent small packaging products to reduce storage pressure after opening. Pairing with nuts, yogurt and other ingredients can enrich the way of consumption and balance the high sugar and high-fat characteristics of cookies.