How to Chop Warm Toasted Nuts

Toasted nuts add great flavor to cookies and other baked goods. Know when best to chop them, so they don't get unwieldy.

How to Chop Warm Toasted Nuts

When a recipe calls for chopped toasted nuts, don't chop them before toasting or after they cool — do it when the nuts are still warm. Warm nuts are soft and pliable, and their oils prevent them from flying all over.

Tags: Baking, Desserts

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