The dough in these pictures is my Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe!
I’m Showing You the Easiest Way to Freeze Cookie Dough!
I’m about to show you not one, not two, but three easy ways to freeze cookie dough! I’ll also share some tips and tricks regarding which kinds of dough are best to freeze – and how to make cookies using frozen dough!
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Why Would You Freeze Cookie Dough?
Longer Shelf Life: Your cookie dough will last for so much longer – up to 3 months – if you freeze it. Sometimes I’ll make a batch of cookie dough just to stock it in the freezer! Small Batch Baking: If you’re in the mood for a homemade cookie or two but don’t feel like making a whole batch from scratch, frozen cookie dough has your back.Gift Idea: Some people can be really hard to shop for. I find that frozen cookie dough makes the perfect gift! It’s long-lasting, it’s homemade, and it’s easy to travel with.
How to Freeze Cookie Dough Balls
The first way to freeze cookie dough is in the form of balls. You can use this method for the majority of cookie recipes. This is my personal favorite technique. Using a cookie scoop make this method very easy!
Can You Freeze Dough Without Scooping?
Yes, of course you can freeze dough without scooping. Just package it up in an airtight tub and freeze for up to 30 days.
How to Freeze Cookie Dough Discs
If you’re making cookie dough that you’ll want to flatten out with a rolling pin like gingerbread cookies or shortbread cookies, use this method:
How to Freeze Cookie Dough Cut Outs
This method is also used for cookies like gingerbread cookies, shortbread cookies and sugar cookies. It’s perfect for the holidays, because your cookie dough will be ready to go in your desired shapes before you thaw and bake it!
What Kinds of Cookie Dough Freeze Well?
Any kind of cookie dough mentioned above will freeze well for 3 months. One of my favorite cookie recipes to freeze is this Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe. Basically, any cookie dough that uses butter or another agent to make it thick and sturdy is a good choice for freezing.
Kinds of Cookies to Avoid Freezing
Avoid trying to freeze more delicate cookies, such as macarons or cookies that don’t require baking. They won’t be the same after experiencing your freezer’s extremely low temperature.
How to Bake Cookies Using Frozen Dough
In most cases, you can bake your frozen cookie dough with or without thawing it out. If you don’t want to thaw it, you’ll just have to add a couple minutes to the baking time. If you want to thaw your frozen cookie dough, transfer to the fridge a few hours baking or allow the dough to come up to room temperature and then bake as usual.
You Can Store Baked Cookies In the Freezer Too!
Don’t be afraid to store baked cookies in the freezer as well! You just have to let them cool completely and put parchment paper between them while they’re stored. When you’re ready to eat them, thaw them out and heat them up in the microwave for a few seconds or in the oven at 350°F for 2 minutes.
Cookie Dough That Freezes Well…
Chocolate Chip Cookies SnickerdoodlesOatmeal Raisin CookiesWhite Chocolate Macadamia Nut CookiesMolasses Cookies
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