How to Freeze and Prepare Cookie Dough

Step 1

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

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

Step 4

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.