How to Freeze Cookies

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Kelly Skinner - February 9, 2024

Great tips. Your tips are always very helpful.

Suzy - February 6, 2024

Thanks for the very clear guidelines for saving cookies. Great info!

Nanette - November 15, 2023

I am freezing my cookies after I heat sealed them, using Tupperware and defrosting as you describe. Is there a reason for not heat sealing?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Hi Nanette!

If your cookies are completely finished, feel free to heat seal them before freezing! Many cookiers opt to freeze flooded (but not decorated) cookies until they are ready to finish the job, and it would be a waste of resources to heat seal them, remove them from the heat-sealed bags, and then heat seal them again when they are done. I hope this helps!

Suzette - November 14, 2023

Does freezing apply to fondant decorated cookies?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Hi Suzette! Many decorators do choose to freeze fondant-decorated treats, but since the freezing process can affect its texture and consistency, we recommend testing it out with your own process to make sure it works for you. Good luck!

Jeanne - October 16, 2023

i rolled and cut the cookies but did not cook them. i layered them between parchment paper and wrapped in saran wrap then put them in a container. i am cooking them on monday morning so i took them out of the freezer and refrigerated them to defrost. how well does this work? i see a lot of people actually cooking them first but i did not do that.
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Hi Jeanne.

Your method should still work fine; cookie dough can definitely be frozen and then baked, so this really is no different. I think most people don’t do it this way just because it increases the risk of deforming or misshaping the dough before baking the cookies. And a lot of people find that cookies that have been frozen taste even better upon defrosting 😊 Do what works for you!

Chris Stafford - October 10, 2023

Can cookies be frozen several times? ie: bake & freeze THEN thaw,decorate and REFREEZE? thanks!!
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Hi Chris. You can potentially thaw and refreeze cookies several times. The important thing is how you are freezing and storing them. Eliminating as much air as possible is the key, as we want to avoid freezer burn. I would recommend doing a test run to make sure that your process works well for you and that the cookies are up to your standard at the end of the day.

Jasmine Thomas - July 31, 2023

Can you freeze sugar cookies that have not been iced yet? If so, is it the same process?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Yes it is!

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Mayra - July 7, 2023

Hello!! I would like to know if you can freeze the cookie dough for later use!?
How long will frozen dough Last!?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Yes, you can absolutely freeze cookie dough! Opinions on timeframes vary, but 3 months is pretty average.

Laura Kay - July 7, 2023

Thanks for your help!!!
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The Cookie Countess replied:
You’re so welcome! Happy baking!

Mallory - May 22, 2023

Hey there! Just curious- when defrosting your cookies, I know you said it can take about 1-3hrs & to leave them in the same container you froze them in (great tip!) but do you do this in the refrigerator or at room temp? TIA!:)
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The Cookie Countess replied:
You can leave them right on the counter at room temperature!