How long can cookies stay in the freezer? How do I store cookies in the freezer? Can I even freeze cookies? These may be some questions you have concerning your cookies. I have some answers!
You can save time and money by preparing your cookies and freezing them properly. You could also prepare the cookie dough and freeze that! Most cookies can be stored, air tight in the freezer for up to 6 months!
I like to freeze my cookies in storage bags made for the freezer. I place about 12 cookies down flat in the bag (place the bag flat on the counter to begin with your first layer of cookies), then place a sheet of waxed paper on top of that layer. I then, place another 12 cookies on top of the waxed paper. I put about 3 layers per freezer bag. I have tried to freeze my cookies in store bought containers. To my experience, they tend to crack and break apart.
Generally, if you have cookies that need to be frosted, do not frost them before you freeze them. Freeze the cookies and after you defrost them, apply the frosting. However, I make a family cookie that requires a frosting made from powdered sugar and water, and I frost my cookie before I freeze them, and it always defrosts wonderfully! Just use your judgment.
- Cool cookies before placing them in the freezer.
- If you are making several different types of cookies to freeze, freeze like cookies together. This way, your different flavors will not mix.
- Be sure to write the date you baked the cookies on your bags. You may also want to write what type of cookies is inside each bag.
I will start baking cookies in November! I freeze my cookies and take them out of the freezer, as I need them.
I also take a day, usually the 1st week of December, and bake all day! I freeze those cookies as well!
Photo is a cookie cake I made for my son's 7th Birthday!
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Do you do the ten-minute freeze before placing the cookies in freezer bags (so they don't stick together). I have always done that and found it to be a real time killer.
Nope! I lay them out in one layer in my gallon sized zip top plastic bag and lay them flat in the freezer :-)
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