Definitely agree on 1-3. I have found that chilling in the refrigerator also results in a better shape, plus I also like the way it divides the work (make the d

Definitely agree on 1-3. I have found that chilling in the refrigerator also results in a better shape, plus I also like the way it divides the work (make the dough and clean up one day, then bake the next). I'll have to try 4, 5 and 6, those are great ideas. My own tip to throw in the mix: if you naturally gravitate towards making big cookies (because who doesn't like a really big cookie?), try making small ones!