How to Freeze Cookie Dough
A simple method for freezing cookie dough so you can enjoy freshly baked cookies anytime by baking directly from the freezer without extra preparation.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 1–2 hours (freezing) + baking time
- Yield: 24–36 cookie dough balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Prepared cookie dough (any homemade or store-bought recipe)
- Parchment paper
- Airtight container or freezer bag
Instructions
- Prepare your cookie dough according to your favorite recipe or use store-bought dough.
- Scoop the dough into evenly sized portions using a spoon or cookie scoop.
- Place dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart so they do not touch.
- Freeze the baking sheet for 1–2 hours, or until the dough balls are solid.
- Transfer frozen dough balls into an airtight container or freezer bag.
- Label the container with the date and store in the freezer.
- When ready to bake, place frozen dough balls directly onto a baking sheet and bake, adding 2–4 extra minutes to the baking time if needed.
Notes
- Freezing dough in individual portions allows you to bake only what you need.
- Most cookie doughs can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Drop cookie doughs (like chocolate chip or oatmeal) freeze best.
- Do not thaw before baking to help cookies keep their shape.
- For extra convenience, pre-roll dough in sugar or toppings before freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (dough ball)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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