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Freezer-Friendly Holiday Cookies
Make-Ahead Cookies You Can Bake Now and Devour Later
Freezer Friendly, Make-Ahead Christmas Cookies and Candies! Ready…Set…Preheat! Here are the BEST Freezable Cookies to get you set for the holidays in advance, yoohoo!
*Spritz Cookies ~ The classic buttery almond holiday cookie is so festive, and freezes beautifully!
These are no ordinary sugar cookies. The cookie recipe can be customized seven different delicious ways, so there's sure to be a flavor for everyone. Every variation can be frozen for up to three months. White chocolate and pistachio, anyone? Sugar Cookie Recipe Here
White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies - A basic shortbread recipe requires nothing more than butter, flour, and sugar. This version of the classic cookie recipe is dressed up with the addition of maraschino cherries and a dip in melted white chocolate.
*Homemade Thin Mints were made for freezing, in fact, you don’t even have to defrost them before enjoying
*Dutch Speculaas Cookies are spectacular, the dough is specifically formulated to hold intricate shapes even after baking.
Chocolate Peppermint Waffle Cookies - Instead of making batch after batch of these chocolate Christmas cookies, waffle them ahead! Simply make the waffles and freeze. Before serving, finish them with a rich chocolate glaze and crushed peppermint candies.
Layer unglazed cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. these can be made up to 3 months in advanceWIHOUT the glaze.
Chocolate Walnut Shortbread Cookies~ if a cookie and a brownie had a baby they might come up with a delicious buttery cookie like this! - Can also be frozen unbaked or baked.
Giant Double Mint CookiesAn extra coating of dark chocolate on top helps make these cookies extra sweet. Make and freeze these minty delights up to three months ahead of time.
Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies with dulce-de-leche - two chocolate cookies surround a filling of dulce de leche. Make the cookie up to three months in advance and add the dulce when ready to serve.
Red Plaid Iced Box Cookies -Adorable checkered cookies add a pop of color to your holiday cookie platter.
*Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies - now heres a new twist.. FROST the cookie BEFORE baking -
White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies - A basic shortbread recipe requires nothing more than butter, flour, and sugar. This version of the classic cookie recipe is dressed up with the addition of maraschino cherries and a dip in melted white chocolate.
*Homemade Thin Mints were made for freezing, in fact, you don’t even have to defrost them before enjoying
*Dutch Speculaas Cookies are spectacular, the dough is specifically formulated to hold intricate shapes even after baking.
Chocolate Peppermint Waffle Cookies - Instead of making batch after batch of these chocolate Christmas cookies, waffle them ahead! Simply make the waffles and freeze. Before serving, finish them with a rich chocolate glaze and crushed peppermint candies.
Layer unglazed cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. these can be made up to 3 months in advanceWIHOUT the glaze.
Chocolate Walnut Shortbread Cookies~ if a cookie and a brownie had a baby they might come up with a delicious buttery cookie like this! - Can also be frozen unbaked or baked.
Giant Double Mint CookiesAn extra coating of dark chocolate on top helps make these cookies extra sweet. Make and freeze these minty delights up to three months ahead of time.
Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies with dulce-de-leche - two chocolate cookies surround a filling of dulce de leche. Make the cookie up to three months in advance and add the dulce when ready to serve.
Red Plaid Iced Box Cookies -Adorable checkered cookies add a pop of color to your holiday cookie platter.
*Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies - now heres a new twist.. FROST the cookie BEFORE baking -
Tips for Freezing Cookie Dough
For Drop Cookies, form dough balls onto a baking sheet as close together as you can but make sure they don’t touch. Freeze and transfer to freezer bags.
For Icebox Cookies, wrap the logs tightly in plastic wrap, then place the logs in freezer bags and freeze. Let sit out for a few minutes before slicing the logs.
For Sugar or Rolled-out Gingerbread Cookies, wrap the piece of dough tightly in plastic wrap and freezer. Better yet, roll out the dough between parchment or wax paper and freeze solid. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and let thaw for a few minutes before using cookie cutters.
For Cookies Dipped in Powdered Sugar, freeze the cookie balls without powdered sugar. When it’s time to bake, let the balls defrost while you preheat the oven, then roll them in sugar right before baking.
Keep in mind that while most of these cookies can be baked straight from the freezer, they will probably need a minute or two more of baking time.
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