How to Freeze and Prepare Cookie Dough

Set aside time to make one or two batches of your favorite dough (this method works for any kind), and then follow these steps to load up your freezer with cookie gold.

By Andrea Nguyen October 16, 2017

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Step 1

Freezing Cookie Dough - Step 1

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Divide each batch into three or four portions. Wrap each dough portion in parchment paper then plastic wrap. When it's time to bake, you can recycle the parchment.

Step 2

Label Dough

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Use masking tape to label the dough with the cookie name, oven temperature, and yield to avoid scrambling for recipe instructions. If the dough is soft, freeze it on a tray to a rock-hard state.

Step 3

Transfer dough to airtight container

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Transfer wrapped dough to an airtight container or zip-top bag to freeze for up to three months.

Step 4

Ginger Coins

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When it's time to bake, partially or fully thaw the dough log before using. Cut it into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place the flat rounds 11/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, until spread out, lightly puffed up, and lightly golden at the edges. Cool cookies on the baking sheet on a wire rack for 8 to 10 minutes before eating.