And what’s your secret?!

According to food journalist Kat Kinsman, baking is a cheap, self-soothing tactic.

“People are afraid to spend money, and they’re feeling like sh**.

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Baking is cheap, it’s easy, and it’s visceral.”

Whether you’re new to baking (welcome!)

It just makes sense.

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If Oreos are milk’s favorite cookie,chocolatechip cookies are America’s favorite cookie.

The product has its own oven- and microwave-safe tray, so clean-up is easy.

Especially after you find yourself licking the tray clean.

These frozen cookies offer a restaurant-quality experience for less than $4 (viaInsider.)

Science, you’ve done it again!

Whichever cookie you go with, see to it to pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

You’ve earned it!