Learn how to freeze cookie dough so you always have dessert on hand.
There are some dos and don’ts for freezingcookie dough, however.
Read on to find out how to freeze cookie dough the right way.
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How To Freeze Raw Cookie Dough
1.
Classics likesugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and shortbread can all be frozen.
Chill, if required
Some cookie recipes ask you to chill the dough before portioning and baking.
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If so, do that now.
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3.
Divide or shape
Depending on the throw in of cookie dough, youll proceed differently here.
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you’ve got the option to do the same thing with sliced or cut cookies, too.
For logs, you might wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag.
Label
Cookie dough doesnt last forever, even in the freezer.
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Label your dough with the date you made it so youll always know exactly how old it is.
Also include what kind of cookie dough it is, because its easy to forget what you made.
How Long Can Cookie Dough Be Stored in the Freezer?
Thawing Raw Cookie Dough
Some frozen doughs require you to thaw them before baking.
Others don’t, so it’s best to defer to the individual recipe.
If you oughta thaw your dough, do it in the fridge, preferably overnight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes!
Doughs with mix-ins freeze beautifully and are best frozen in portioned scoops rather than as a solid disk.
Its perfectly safe to freeze cookie dough that contains eggs.
