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Freezer-Friendly Cookie Dough

The ultimate freezer-friendly cookie dough hack! Prep once and bake warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies on demand. A game-changer for busy families.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword freezer-friendly cookie dough
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
flash-freezing time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 200kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

Make the Cookie Dough:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.

Portion the Dough:

  • Line a large baking sheet or tray that will fit in your freezer with parchment paper. Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5-2 tablespoons) to portion the dough into uniform balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, close together but not touching.

Flash Freeze:

  • Place the entire baking sheet in the freezer, uncovered, for at least 1-2 hours, or until the dough balls are frozen solid. This step is crucial to prevent them from sticking together in the bag.

Store for Later:

  • Once the dough balls are completely frozen, transfer them to a labeled zip-top freezer bag or an airtight freezer-safe container. Be sure to label the bag with the cookie type, baking temperature, and date.

Bake from Frozen:

  • When you're ready for fresh cookies, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place the desired number of frozen cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2-3 inches between them.
  • Bake directly from frozen for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set. The baking time will be a few minutes longer than for fresh dough.

Cool and Enjoy:

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 200 kcal
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Protein: 2.5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sodium: 160mg
    (Disclaimer: Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.)