How To Freeze Cookies

ByHani Updated onOctober 24, 2018

I always have couple of boxes with cookies in the freezer. Usually basic cut outs like rounds, hearts, they are adaptable to many decorating designs, and also they are easily layered into the boxes. My number one choice are, of course freshly baked cookies but frozen ones are not bad either. I was really skeptical about freezing cookies. Not anymore, it works. With holidays coming straight at us and cookie demand doubling, if not tripling, freezing is a great way to plan. You can freeze fresh unbaked cookie dough, unbaked cookie cut outs and also baked cut outs, to suit your needs.

I prepared a short video that demonstrated how I package cookies for freezing. You can view it below.

Supplies you need to package cookies for freezing

Freezer safe containers
Freezer Ziploc bags
Food safe plastic wrap
Freshly baked cookies, cooled

How long can I freeze the cookies for?
Up to 3 months.
How to defrost frozen cookies?
Defrost cookies at room temperature, on the counter. Leave the cooking packaged while defrosting.
Can I freeze raw cookie dough?
Yes you can, follow the same guidelines as for freezing cookies.
Can I freeze cookies decorated with royal icing?
Personally I haven’t tried this, but my friends have and they all tell me even cookies decorated with royal icing can be frozen. Freezing can affect royal icing little bit, there maybe some spots formed on the icing but otherwise they are edible.

Plastic wrap provides extra protection from freezer burn and also it helps to seal in the freshness of your cookies.

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2 Comments

Ruby says:

November 2, 2023 at 11:18 pm

Hi Hani, I have used your no spread cookie dough recipes and royal icing for a few years and they are superb for hot humid Christmas in Australia. I use a dehydrator which is a game changer. I need to make a large decorated batch to take away to family this year. Any tips how long in advance I could start please? And how to store them so they don’t break apart. Much love💗

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1. Hani says:
  
  November 5, 2023 at 11:50 am
  
  Hello Ruby,
  
  Thank you so much for your comment.
  Cookies keep well frozen for up to 3 months.
  Decorated cookies can also be frozen, but I’d first test a couple just to make sure it works for you.
  Freeze them packaged in clear bags, vertically, so there is minimal pressure on the decorated surface.
  When defrosting, let them defrost in the freeze-safe container you froze them in, overnight on a counter. Don’t open the container until fully thawed.
  I hope it helps. Merry Christmas, Ruby.
  xo
  hani
  
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