Freezing cookie dough can be a lifesaver, especially during holiday seasons when you want fresh-baked cookies on demand. The simple answer is yes, cookie dough can be frozen, with most sturdy doughs such as chocolate chip, sugar, and peanut butter cookies freezing well for several months.
There are two main methods for freezing cookie dough: If planning to bake all cookies at once later, rolling the dough into a log, wrapping it, and freezing it is effective. When ready to bake, thaw the dough, slice it, and bake.
For having cookies ready anytime, shape the dough into individual cookie portions, freeze them on a parchment-lined sheet, and store in airtight containers. Simply thaw before baking.
However, some doughs don’t freeze well, such as those for meringues or macarons—bake these and freeze. Crispy cookies like lace or pizelles should be enjoyed fresh as their delicate nature doesn’t withstand freezing.
When freezing jam-filled cookies, avoid freezing the jam to maintain its consistency. Proper thawing in the fridge can help if further manipulation of the dough is needed before baking.
