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[JayVee]

Do you make cookies ahead of time and then freeze them?

If yes, what is a good container to put them in for freezing?

I have been using the square aluminum cake pans, but wonder if anyone has found a better container to use? Thank you.

[echoscream]

You may want to consult with professionals online. I have frozen oatmeal-based choc chip cookies before - but place them on paper plates with wax paper between layers, then vacuum the ziplock bag shut - to take out all the air. These are special bags that you can vacuum the air out of them. When I bring them out of the freezer, I let them thaw naturally on the kitchen counter. Depending on the type of cookie you are freezing - it might make a difference with the method you choose. I would think they would collect moisture and freeze with ice crystals like other items - if you don't vacuum the air out.

If you get into your browser - I would just type in your question. "How to freeze ???? Cookies". You should receive some internet links that will give you the best answers.

Good Luck.

[JayVee]

Thank you; I'll try searching for that.

[Pook]

I make about 400 dozen cookies to give away each holiday season and make them ahead of time and freeze them. Most plastic containers are good but the trick is to line each container with plastic wrap (with enough hanging over to wrap at the end) and then put a layer of plastic wrap over each layer then cover the top with the plastic wrap that you lined each. That way no air will get in and cause freezer burn. I have had cookies frozen for over a year taste just as good as the day I made them.

[peachesncream]

On 1/3/2014 Pook said:

I make about 400 dozen cookies to give away each holiday season and make them ahead of time and freeze them. Most plastic containers are good but the trick is to line each container with plastic wrap (with enough hanging over to wrap at the end) and then put a layer of plastic wrap over each layer then cover the top with the plastic wrap that you lined each. That way no air will get in and cause freezer burn. I have had cookies frozen for over a year taste just as good as the day I made them.

This is excellent advice, and it's basically what I do.

I use Ziplock rectangular plastic containers. And lots of plastic wrap!

Most cookies freeze perfectly. I've frozen chocolate chip, oatmeal, Russian Rocks, gingerbread men, sugar cookies, shortbread, pecan tassies, bar cookies of all types.

About the only ones I don't freeze are meringue cookies and macaroons (they might freeze well; I just haven't tried it).

Cookie dough also can be frozen. But I find it more helpful to freeze the baked cookies and have them ready to defrost and eat. About the only dough I freeze is icebox cookie rolls.

[sarpy]

I always put them in zip lock bags and they last forever.

[sarpy]

I always put them in zip lock bags and they last forever.

[Kachina624]

I use zip lock bags too.

[Nightowlz]

We had so many around the holidays that I put them in ziplock bags in the freezer. Have not ate any of them yet.

[walker]

I usually use the freezer zip-lock bags too....no problem but, they don't stay frozen for long either. I think if I was making a lot for the holidays I would use the suggested ways mentioned here with plastic wrap in containers, etc.