This is perfect timing! I'm having a Halloween party at my house for ten first-graders, and I think these cookies will be a hit. How are they to store? In other words, how far ahead should I bake them? Does the glaze hold up well in storage? You can always bake the cookies ahead and decorate them just before the party. The icing will stand up for a day or so-but for sturdier storage you could try using royal icing. Joan at the baker's hot line

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