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### **Challenges and Lessons Learned**
Baking 100 dozen cookies was not without its challenges. Here are some of the key hurdles I encountered along the way:
#### **1. Ingredient Shortages**
Despite carefully calculating the amounts needed, I did find myself running out of certain ingredients at points. Thankfully, I had anticipated this and had backup supplies, but it was a good lesson in being over-prepared.
#### **2. Oven Space**
With multiple baking sheets and varying cookie types, I had to carefully manage the space in my oven. There was some trial and error in figuring out the optimal placement of trays for even baking, especially since I had a conventional oven rather than a commercial convection oven.
#### **3. Time Management**
At times, I felt a little bit pressed for time, especially when baking around **25 dozen cookies per day**. Scheduling plenty of breaks and sticking to my plan helped keep things manageable, but there were definitely moments where I had to push through exhaustion.
#### **4. Consistency**
With such a large volume, it was sometimes challenging to ensure that each cookie came out perfectly. However, I learned to embrace the fact that not every cookie would be identical—imperfection can still be beautiful, and a small crack or slight difference in shape can make each batch unique.
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### **The Satisfaction of Baking 100 Dozen Cookies**
As the final batch of cookies cooled, I couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of accomplishment. Baking 100 dozen cookies had been a monumental task, but it was incredibly rewarding. The cookies were delicious, perfectly baked, and ready for the bake sale.
The process not only taught me invaluable lessons about organization, patience, and efficiency, but it also showed me the power of working toward a big goal. Seeing the smiles on people’s faces as they enjoyed my cookies made every hour of baking worth it.
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### **Conclusion**
Baking 100 dozen cookies is a challenging but incredibly fulfilling experience. It requires planning, attention to detail, and the ability to push through obstacles, but the end result is more than just a batch of cookies—it’s a sense of pride, accomplishment, and a reminder of the joy that comes from sharing homemade treats with others.
