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July 10, 2020 · 40 Comments

Tip Friday Freezing Cookie Dough

Tip Friday

Freeze cookie dough in plastic bags to cook later. Heat as many or as
Freeze cookie dough in plastic bags to cook later. Heart as many or as few as you like! Always have fresh cookies in less than 15 minutes.

Freezing Cookie Dough

Did you know? Cookie dough can be made in advance of baking and frozen for up to three months.

An effective way to do this is to form it into logs for slice-and-bake cookies.

Form the dough into a log with the help of parchment or waxed paper, and store the logs in a large zip-top plastic bag before freezing.

Don’t thaw the cookie dough before baking, simply use a bench knife or sharp knife to cut as few or as many as you like. Place them on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet, and let them thaw while the oven is heating.

Rolled cookie dough keeps well when stored inside a zip-top freezer bag. Use a drinking straw to suck the air out of the bag before closing.

Once the cookies are frozen, they can be dropped into a zip-top storage bag and put back in the freezer. Take as few or as many as you like out of the freezer and let them thaw while your oven heats. This is a nice way to have more than one type of cookie on hand whenever you’d like a warm treat from the oven.

How Long to Store Cookies in the Freezer

If you want to bake ahead but have limited storage space, the freezer can be a backup option! Check out our tips for freezing and storing options before you get too busy.

With proper storage, most cookies can be kept in the freezer for up to three months. The best way to store cookies depends on the type of cookie you’re baking. For example, chewy bars should be stored in a single layer in a covered airtight container. Most cookies, however, can be stored by stacking them in layers separated by wax paper and sealing them in a covered airtight container.

Great Cookies for Freezing

Bake ahead! Way ahead. Baked cookies and dough last two months in the freezer.

Freeze Sturdy Cookies

If your cookies bake up sturdy and will stand up to being frozen, place the baked, unfrosted cookies in a freezer bag.

Freeze Slice and Bake Cookies

For perfect slice-and-bake cookies anytime, wrap dough logs in plastic wrap and then foil.

Freeze Rolled Cookies

Freezing perfectly portioned cookie dough is easy. Simply freeze dough balls on a cookie sheet. For storage, place frozen balls in a freezer bag.

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  1. blankDebbie-Dabble says

    October 7, 2020 at 6:38 PM

    Marilyn,
    Thanks so much for posting all this great info!! I think that this is something that i will definitely try doing…Thanks too for always visiting!!
    Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hug,
    Debbie

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    • blankMarilyn says

      October 7, 2020 at 6:54 PM

      You are so welcome Debbie! Sometimes I wonder if these tips help anyone. Some are hilarious. And some look like they are for first time cooks, but have details we all can forget. Let me know which you choose to use! Enjoy.

      Reply
  2. blankKathleen Aherne says

    July 20, 2020 at 6:36 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS: Our Adrienne has chosen your helpful tip to be featured on the next Blogger’s Pit Stop.
    Kathleen

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:34 PM

      Thank you so much Kathleen! I love your party. Thanks for sharing the news and enjoy your week!

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  3. blankAnn says

    July 19, 2020 at 2:05 PM

    I never think to freeze cookie dough. Thanks for the reminder, Marilyn and thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 19, 2020 at 6:18 PM

      You are so very welcome Ann. I can’t believe how much I forget to do. I was trying to prepare a weeks worth of meals. Shouldn’t be hard since we only do 3 new dinners a week. You would think I can even do that! Glad you like the tip. Stay safe!

      Reply
  4. blankSuchot @ The Curious Frugal says

    July 16, 2020 at 11:47 PM

    Love this idea! Especially because we have a small oven (non-convection) and I don’t always feel like baking tray after tray of cookies at once.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 17, 2020 at 9:02 AM

      I am glad the freezing cookies tip will work for you Suchot! My mom always froze cookies fo times when she would need them. She saved them for long car trips to let us snack on. Food habits were AWFUL in those days. Sweets for everything. LOL. Enjoy and stay safe!

      Reply
  5. blankChas Greener says

    July 16, 2020 at 12:26 PM

    I’m so doing this!!! Great idea, and thanks for sharing.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      July 16, 2020 at 6:52 PM

      Thank you for reading and commenting Chas. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  6. blankFrugal Hausfrau says

    February 9, 2016 at 11:06 PM

    More great tips! I love cooking them right from a frozen state as the center is often ooey gooey when they’re done! Thanks for sharing this with us on Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 9, 2016 at 11:12 PM

      Aren’t warm cookies the best? I love having different kinds to pull out and make together. Otherwise it would only happen at Christmas! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  7. blankNikki says

    February 7, 2016 at 9:42 PM

    Marilyn, I always learn something new with your weekly tip. I should just whip up a triple batch of cookie dough and stick it in the freezer as you suggested. This way the kids could always whip up some cookies when they wanted them and I wouldn’t always have to pull out the big ol mixer! Thanks for the tips.

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 8, 2016 at 1:46 PM

      You can easily have multiple type warm cookies too. You know what they say, “Laziness is the mother of efficiency!” That’s me.

      Reply
  8. blankAngelina says

    February 7, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    I like the tip of using the straw to suck out the extra air… I will use that for bread too to reduce e ice crystals!

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 7, 2016 at 9:16 PM

      Thanks Angelina. It works great!

      Reply
  9. blankSherry says

    February 7, 2016 at 8:52 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing your great tips with us at Merry Monday.

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 7, 2016 at 9:15 PM

      You are welcome Sherry. Looking forward to another week!

      Reply
  10. blankCharlotte says

    February 6, 2016 at 8:16 AM

    This is a great tip! Cookie Dough never lasts long enough in our house to be frozen but I will know in the future :p Thanks so much for linking to #YumTum

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 6, 2016 at 9:07 AM

      Thank you Charlotte I am glad you like it! I always make a double batch just for that reason. The kids lways want fresh cookies at the most inopportune times! Have a great day!

      Reply
  11. blankJess says

    February 5, 2016 at 5:05 PM

    Definitely a great tip!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 5, 2016 at 6:28 PM

      Thank you Jess. Have a great week!

      Reply
  12. blankNina says

    February 5, 2016 at 10:43 AM

    This is a great idea – we often make cookie dough and then get interrupted right in the middle of the baking part of the project. It’s good to know that I can pop it in the freezer until we can get back to it and not worry about it spoiling. Thanks for sharing and for being part of the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. Nina @ Vintage Mama’s Cottage

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 5, 2016 at 6:29 PM

      Thank you so much Nina! It’s great to laterr make a few cookies of different types at one time! Have a great week!

      Reply
  13. blankCJ Huang | Morsels of Life says

    February 5, 2016 at 6:29 AM

    Loving this hint! It’s also a great way to make sure you don’t eat a whole batch at once. 🙂

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 5, 2016 at 6:30 PM

      Thank CJ! I love to bake just a few and always have a fresh cookie for those unexpected guests!

      Reply
  14. blankChellie says

    February 4, 2016 at 5:10 PM

    I love this idea! It’s perfect for having a nice fresh out of the oven warm cookie without making the whole batch–or should I say, it’s much less tempting to EAT the whole batch if you only have a few! Great quick dessert too!

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 4, 2016 at 7:57 PM

      Thank you Chellie for your kind words. I also like to use several different cookies at the same time from my freezer stash. Why just have one? Have a great week!

      Reply
  15. blankOlivia says

    February 3, 2016 at 10:45 PM

    Oh good you got the click to tweet installed and a good graphic! I’m going to pin this for you to Thursday Favorite Things Pin Board.

    🙂

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 3, 2016 at 11:28 PM

      Thank you Olivia!

      Reply
  16. blankMichelle says

    February 3, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    Great tip Marilyn. Planning on making some this weekend and going to try this. I ususally bake the cookies and then freeze. This will be nice to have on hand for the fresh out of the oven whenever we are in the mood. Another great find on Tuesday Talk this week.

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 3, 2016 at 10:33 PM

      They don’t pick up that freezer taste if you don’t cook them first! I learned the hard way after losing a batch to the bottom of the freezer! I am guilty! LOL.

      Reply
  17. blankLeigh says

    February 1, 2016 at 11:28 AM

    A good idea! Pinned.

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 1, 2016 at 1:16 PM

      Thank you so much Leigh for the comment and the pin! Have a great day.

      Reply
  18. blankMrs. AOK says

    February 1, 2016 at 5:09 AM

    This is a wonderful tip! I like the idea of cutting only what you need, like you know.. a few cookies for only me. 😀
    Thanks for sharing with us at #MMBH!
    xoxo

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 1, 2016 at 1:14 PM

      Thanks for coming by. I am glad to know you could use the tip!

      Reply
  19. blankHelen Fern says

    February 1, 2016 at 2:58 AM

    Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” linky party!

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      February 1, 2016 at 1:13 PM

      You are welcome Helen. Have a great week.

      Reply
  20. blankErin @ Stay At Home Yogi says

    January 31, 2016 at 12:27 PM

    Such a great tip for a cookie lover like me! 🙂

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    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      January 31, 2016 at 2:45 PM

      Thank you so much Erin! I am glad you think so. I appreciate your comment. Have a great week.

      Reply

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