A simple guide on How to Freeze Cookie Dough so you can enjoy freshly baked cookies within minutes with minimal effort!
Storing cookie dough in the freezer is a great way to ensure you always have warm, gooey cookies on hand. They take a few minutes to prepare, but once you have a stash in the freezer, you can enjoy freshly baked cookies anytime.
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Great Reasons to Store Cookie Dough in the Freezer
- Ready-made cookies, any time of day.
- Handy for when visitors drop by unannounced.
- To get ahead with holiday baking.
- Homemade gifts.
Step by Step Directions
Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough
Make the cookie dough and refrigerate it for 1 hour. This makes it easier to roll into balls. See my delicious recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Step 2: Roll into Balls
After the dough has been refrigerated, take a small amount and roll it into a walnut-sized ball. Keep doing this until all the dough is used up. If you have a unique cookie scoop, that's even better! An ice cream scoop works well for more giant cookies.
Place the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with greaseproof paper and transfer them back to the fridge for a couple of hours to harden so they don't stick together when frozen.
Step 3: Transfer to a Zip Lock Bag
Transfer the cookie balls to a ziplock bag and press out as much air as possible. Write the name, cooking instructions, and use-by date on the bag.
To Bake From Frozen
The best thing about frozen cookie dough balls is they only take a couple of minutes extra to bake, and no thawing time is required. I bake mine at the same temperature as fresh cookies; they always come out well.
Now that you know how easy it is, nothing will stop you from having a freezer full of raw cookie dough!
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How to Freeze Cookie Dough
You can easily freeze raw cookie dough, so you'll always have freshly baked cookies on hand for last-minute guests.
Instructions
- Place the cookie dough in the fridge for an hour to harden so it's easier to roll.
- Take the dough out of the fridge and roll it into walnut-sized balls. Place the balls on a baking tray or plate lined with grease-proof paper and refrigerate them to harden for a couple of hours.
- Once the balls have hardened, transfer them to a ziplock bag, label it, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To bake, the balls do not need to be thawed first; just cook for a couple more minutes.
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