Freezing Cookie Dough?

Question

I'm making Shortbread Cookes (butter, sugar, flour and vanilla) and I made more dough than time I have to cook.. so I was wondering if I could freeze the rest of the dough so that I can cook the rest of them later.. or atleast put it in the fridge. I don't know if you can do it with Shortbread Cookie dough or not.

Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

I don't know why not! I always make my cookies, form the cookie dough on a parchment lined cookie sheet, put them in the freezer, when frozen take them out and put them in a freeze lock bag, put them in the freezer. When ever I want fresh baked cookies, I go into the freezer, take out how many I want, and bake them. I might have as many as three different cookies in the freezer ready to be baked. Sooo easy, plus you can do the work when you have the time!!

Answer 2

Refrigerate it. It will change the texture a small amount for scooping, but not after cooking. Freezing changes shortbread taste.

Answer 3

Yes, but only one time. Once it has thawed you must use it then.