Description
Freezing cookie dough is a simple, time-saving method that allows you to bake fresh cookies on demand while preserving flavor, texture, and convenience.
Ingredients
- Prepared cookie dough (any variety)
- Parchment paper
- Freezer-safe bags or airtight containers
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie dough according to your chosen recipe.
- Scoop the dough into individual portions using a cookie scoop or spoon.
- Place the dough portions on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze uncovered for 1–2 hours, until the dough is firm.
- Transfer the frozen dough portions to freezer-safe bags or airtight containers.
- Label with the date and type of cookie dough.
- Store in the freezer until ready to bake.
- Bake directly from frozen, adding 1–3 minutes to the original baking time.
Notes
Most cookie doughs freeze well, including chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal.Freezing dough after shaping is the most convenient method.For softer cookies, slightly underbake when baking from frozen.Remove as much air as possible from storage bags to prevent freezer burn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie dough portion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
