but if you treat the job like an actual job and work hard at it, you can make more than you would flipping burgers and take care of yourself better mentally. it's not for everyone, but if you can survive, you can do all right. in the center. if the cookies looked pale upon coming out, bake for an additional 1 or 2 minutes. remove from oven and cool for a couple minutes on the baking sheet. using a spatula move to a cooling rack and cool completely. store on the counter for 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. 