How to Freeze Cookie Dough
Never be caught without a sweet treat to share. Learn how to freeze cookie dough with these tips and tricks!
Servings: 36 cookies
Equipment
- freezer bags
- the cookie dough
- jelly roll pans
- parchment paper
- freezable storage container
- plastic wrap
- aluminum foil
- permanent marker
Ingredients
- cookie dough
Instructions
Drop Cookie Dough (Most Popular)
- Roll the cookie dough into one-inch sized balls.
- Place cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and flash freeze 30-60 minutes, or until firm.
- Place frozen cookie dough in a Ziploc bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 6 months.
Slice and Bake Cookies
- Roll the dough into a log.
- Wrap the cookie dough log tightly with plastic wrap and then again with foil.
- Label and freeze in a storage bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw the dough logs before slicing.
Cut Out Cookies
- Divide the dough into 3 or 4 sections.
- Roll each section into a disc making sure it is as thick as the recipe states.
- Wrap each disc with plastic wrap and wrap together in aluminum foil.
- Label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the frozen dough before rolling and using cookie cutters.
Bake Cookies
- Let the cookie dough thaw or bake straight out of the freezer. When baking straight from the freezer, add 1-2 more minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg