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    Home » Cookies

    Published: Jul 29, 2022Modified: May 11, 2024 by Richelle Tucker ·

    How to Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    Hey Y’all.  By Popular demand, here’s how I stock my freezer with cookie dough.  Because really, a girl can’t be without a warm chocolate chip cookie. 

    Warm fresh from the oven cookies on demand is a dangerous precedent.  There’s just something cozy and warm about a cookie that is all melty and gooey whenever you want.  So govern yourselves accordingly.  

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    • Why Should You Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookies Dough
    • Supplies: 
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • How to Bake Frozen Chocolate Cookies
    • FAQ
    • Looking for more cookies ideas?
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    Why Should You Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookies Dough

    Have you ever made a batch of chocolate chip cookies, but didn’t want to bake them all at once? Okay, for normal people this probably doesn’t happen. But what if I told you that the smart move is to double that batch and freeze half of the cookie dough. Lightbulb moment.   I do this year round, because you never know when you’ll need to feed 7 neighborhood kids a snack or you need a quick gift for a friend.  

    Freezing Cookie Dough is a great way to prepare for cookie baking season at Christmas!  If you are making Cookie Boxes for gifts, strategically making cookie dough in advance makes for a much quicker process. 

    Supplies: 

    • Favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe
    • Gallon size Freezer bags
    • Cookie Scoop
    • Parchment Paper
    • Cookie Sheet
    • Sharpie
    • Freezer Space

    Step By Step Instructions

    Step 1:  Make Your Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe.

    Follow the recipe until the last step– which is the baking.  My favorite recipes is this one from Jacques Torres. If you are looking for few new Chocolate chip cookies to try, check out the Great Chocolate Chip Cookie Challenge for baking inspiration.

    Step 2.  Form the Cookies

    Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper.  Scoop the cookies into equal sized dough balls and place on the cookie sheet making sure that the cookie dough isn’t touching the next cookie. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.  

    Step 3.  Label and Freeze. 

    Label the ziploc bag with the date,  type of cookie and the oven temp from the recipe.  Put the slightly frozen cookies in the bag in an even row so that the bag will lie flat in the freezer to save space. Throw the bag in the freezer. 

    How to Bake Frozen Chocolate Cookies

    This is going to be ground breaking guys.  When you are ready to bake– just put the frozen dough on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake immediately.  The only adjustment you’ll need to make is the time in the oven.  You’ll increase the bake time by 1-3 minutes.  That’s it. 

    PRO TIP

    If you’re planning on making small batches of cookies (less than 6) use your toaster oven to bake them!  We do this all of the time because we have this Breville Toaster Oven.  It’s basically an adult Easy Bake Oven but with so much more power. I can preheat the toaster oven in  5 minutes and I don’t waste energy warming up my regular oven. 

    FAQ

    How long will the cookies last in the freezer?

    I am ashamed to say that I don’t know from experience,  because cookies don’t last that long in my house.  According to Google frozen raw cookie dough can last six to 12 months.

    Can you eat the frozen cookie dough raw?

    Technically you could do anything. Have I eaten raw cookie dough?  Yes.  For legal reasons, I would not recommend eating raw cookie dough because of the risk of getting salmonella. 

    What kind of cookie scoop do you use?

    My favorite cookie scoop is the Oxo Good Grips Medium Cookie Scoop. 

    Do you defrost the cookies before you bake them?

    No.  I pull the cookies out of the freezer once the oven is preheated, place them on a cookie sheet and bake from frozen. 

    Can you freeze baked cookies?

    Yes!  You can bake the cookies all in one batch and freeze them.  For all ready baked cookies, I would wrap each one in plastic wrap before putting them in a freezer safe container.  To eat, you wrap the cookie in a paper towel and microwave for 15-20 seconds.

    Looking for more cookies ideas?

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    Scooped cookie dough on cookie sheet with a cookie scooper.

    How to Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookies


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    • Author: Richelle Tucker
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
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    Description

    A step by step guide to creating a freezer stash of chocolate chip cookies.


    Ingredients

    Batch of your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe

    Cookie scoop

    Freezer safe Gallon Ziploc bags OR an airtight reusable container

    Sharpie or label to mark the date

    Parchment Paper

    A large cookie sheet


    Instructions

    1. Line a large cookie sheet with Parchment Paper. 

    2. Scoop the cookie dough into roughly identical sized balls onto the parchment paper. A cookie scoop makes this a breeze, but alternatively you can use a tablespoon. Make sure the cookies aren’t touching. 

    3. Set the cookie sheet in the freezer uncovered for about 5 minutes.  This step allows the dough to firm up so that the dough balls don’t freeze together.  If your dough was chilling in the fridge for a significant period of time, you can skip this step.  

    4. Label the ziploc bag/ airtight container with the name of the cookies and the date.  Sometimes I add baking instructions on the bag too. 

    5. Place the dough balls in the freezer bag or airtight container, make sure to squeeze out as much air as possible. 

    6. Place the Bags in the Freezer. 

    When You’re Ready to Bake: 

     

    1. Bake the Cookies directly from frozen

    2. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time, but adjust according to your oven and preferences.

     

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: cookies

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