These cookies are so delicious that I have given up making them myself. They have the perfect balance of soft and crunchy and truly taste homemade. They stay fresh a good while, but as they are a family favorite, they disappear as soon as the tin is opened. These cookies are the only treat that every member of the family likes. I sent these to my elderly parents and they also enjoyed them very much.  They make a great gift for hard-to-buy-for people as they come in an attractive tin with pretty mylar foil for a nice presentation.