Freezing Cookie Dough:

There are few things that are better than a fresh, chocolate chip cookie!!

But sometimes, you just don't have time or energy to mix up a batch, bake them AND clean up the mess!

When we go on vacation, we always cook in our condo, rather than eating out every meal. We generally make cookies to take with us, but after a few days, they just don't taste as good as fresh ones!

I had seen this idea with other cookies before, and running low on time I decided to give it a try. It was so easy to do, and they turned out SO good! We had fresh cookies whenever we wanted, not to mention cookie dough (I think this was the main reason everyone liked the idea!!). 

It's so easy to make a bunch to have in the freezer, and then bake as many was you want, whenever you want!!

I hope you give them a try!!

Prepare your cookie dough according to the directions.

You can use any recipe you want/have or click HERE for my recipe.

Using a cookie scoop, scoop out the dough and place the balls on a wax paper lined cookie sheet.

Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until completely frozen. 

Remove from the cookie sheet and place in a gallon, zip-lock bag. 

Return to the freezer until ready to use!

To Bake:

Place desired number of cookies on a cookie sheet(s).

Let them sit at room temperature while your oven pre-heats to 375 degrees.

Bake for 8-12 minutes or until light golden brown.

Enjoy!!

Note:

-Because the cookie dough is frozen, it might take a little longer to bake than usual.

-I use silver, air-bake cookie sheets. I tried them on a darker cookie sheet, and the cookies had a tendency to get really dark on the bottom before they were actually baked. The silver cookie sheets worked fine.

If your cookies are dark on the bottom, either let the cookie dough thaw completely before baking, or lower your baking temperature (between 325 degrees and 350 degrees). It really just depends on your cookie sheets and your oven.