{"id":1430806,"date":"2020-03-03T08:48:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T14:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1430806"},"modified":"2024-09-26T03:50:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T08:50:28","slug":"can-you-freeze-cookie-dough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/can-you-freeze-cookie-dough\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Freeze Cookie Dough?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Imagine walking into your kitchen after a long day and knowing you were only 10 minutes away from melty, gooey, homemade cookie<\/a> goodness. That is the power of frozen cookie dough. Freezing food<\/a> means on-demand treats anytime you need a last-minute potluck dessert, after-school snack or serious craving satisfier.<\/p>\r\n\r\n You know how to freeze cookies<\/a>, but can you freeze the dough, too? Yes, and it's easier than you'd think. First, start thinking about what type of dough you'd like to freeze. Hearty, chunkier cookie dough freezes the best; think chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin. You can also freeze sliceable cookies like shortbread and even\u00a0sugar cookies<\/a>. If you're making a more delicate cookie like macarons, it's best to bake (and inhale) them now. They won't hold up in the freezer, and that's a lot of work to waste.<\/p>\r\n We've rounded up everything you need to know about freezing cookies<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Start by preparing your cookie dough according to the recipe. This basic cookie dough recipe<\/a> is a great place to start. If the recipe calls for chilling the dough, place it in the refrigerator while you prepare your freezing materials.<\/p>\r\n For chunky cookies like chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once the dough is chilled, drop heaping tablespoons onto the baking sheet as if you were going to bake them. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about an hour, until frozen. Once they're set, place the individual dough balls into a freezer-safe plastic bag and write the date. Frozen cookie dough will keep for about 3 months.<\/p>\r\n If you're freezing sliced cookies like shortbread, roll the dough into a tube, wrap the tube in wax paper and then place the cookie dough tube into a freezer-safe bag. Write the date, as well as any baking instructions you'll want to remember.<\/p>\r\n To freeze sugar cookie dough, make sure the dough is fully chilled. Once it is, press it into a disk and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped disk into a freezer-safe plastic bag and label it.<\/p>\r\n And if you can't resist a lick or two while you're working, you may want to whip up one of these edible cookie doughs<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n Editor's Tip:<\/strong> If you're making cookies with candy toppings or rolled in cinnamon, save the extras for baking time. Freeze the dough and then allow it to thaw slightly before adding your toppings. Any extra candies or toppings will not freeze well.<\/p>\r\n\r\nCan You Freeze Cookie Dough?<\/h3>\r\n
How to Freeze Cookie Dough<\/h3>\r\n
Make Room in the Freezer<\/h3>\r\n