Knowing how to freeze cookie dough means you’ll always have fresh cookies on hand with zero effort. The best part? You can bake just one or two whenever the craving hits, instead of making a whole batch. I keep freezer bags of cookie dough balls tucked away so we can have warm cookies in minutes. My boys, however, cannot resist eating the dough straight from the freezer, so I sometimes hide them at the back!
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Freezing cookie dough is one of the best baking hacks I know. It keeps your dough fresh for up to 3 months and saves time when you want cookies on demand. You can use this trick with all your favourites, like my no chill chocolate chip cookies, triple choc cookies, and chocolate marshmallow cookies. If you love cinnamon, my cinnamon scroll cookies freeze perfectly too.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Bake one or two cookies at a time whenever you want.
- Dough stays fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Works with almost every cookie recipe.
- No need to thaw. Bake straight from frozen.
What You'll Need
- Cookie dough – roll or scoop into balls before freezing.
- Freezer-safe snaplock bags – label with the recipe name, date, and baking instructions.
- Baking tray – line it with baking paper for the first freeze.
- Cookie scoop – makes even-sized dough balls for consistent baking.
How to Freeze Cookie Dough
- Step 1: Scoop cookie dough into balls and place them close together on a lined tray that will fit in your freezer. Freeze for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Step 2: Label a snaplock bag with the recipe name, date, and baking instructions. Place dough balls into the bag. Press out as much air as possible before sealing to prevent freezer burn.
- Step 3: Place what you need on a lined tray.
- Step 4: Bake directly from frozen, adding 1 to 2 extra minutes if needed.
Hint: Place frozen dough balls on a tray while your oven preheats. This gives them 5 minutes to soften slightly for more even baking.
Best trick ever!
Now I can bake a fresh cookie whenever I want."
Equipment
To make freezing easier, I recommend a good baking tray that fits in your freezer, a cookie scoop for even balls, and sturdy freezer bags for storage.
Storage
Freezer: Cookie dough balls keep well for up to 3 months.
Top Tip
Always press the air out of the bag before sealing. It keeps the dough fresher and prevents ice crystals forming.
FAQ
Yes. Almost all of my cookie doughs freeze well, especially drop cookies like choc chip, triple choc, or oatmeal.
Up to 3 months. After that, the texture may change once baked.
Yes. The eggs freeze safely in the dough and bake up just as well once cooked.
It helps the dough hold its shape in the oven, prevents spreading, and means you can bake fresh cookies anytime!
Scoop dough, freeze on a tray until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag. This way they do not stick together.
Best Cookie Doughs To Freeze
These are the cookie balls I always keep in my freezer:
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