waxed paper
noun
: paper coated or treated with wax to make it resistant to water and grease and used especially as a wrapping
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Once the frosting has hardened, store baked and frosted cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
How to Store Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Begin by cutting a 24-inch long piece of waxed paper, then cut that piece in half horizontally.
—Sydney Wasserman, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
Spray a second layer of adhesive all over the waxed paper and sticks, then carefully place the second sheet of waxed paper on top.
—Sydney Wasserman, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
How to Store Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Begin by cutting a 24-inch long piece of waxed paper, then cut that piece in half horizontally.
—Sydney Wasserman, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
Spray a second layer of adhesive all over the waxed paper and sticks, then carefully place the second sheet of waxed paper on top.
—Sydney Wasserman, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Waxed paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxed%20paper. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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