Post by bonnieb on Oct 18, 2006 6:21:57 GMT -5
Southern Living October issue has an article on Make Ahead Cookies and I am definitely taking advantage this year. I may even use the roll/slice cookies for gifts -just let them bake their own whenever.
I like the idea of shaping the cookie dough into logs and wrapping in parchment paper. The article also showed putting the logs in the cardboard roll from paper towels to keep them from flattening on one side. Cookie dough can be stored in the fridge up to three days and frozen up to six months.
I also like the idea of shaping dough into rolls, placing them on a baking sheet to freeze and then transferring to a zip lock freezer bag until time to bake. The article said to allow 2-3 minutes more baking time for frozen dough. I think I would just take out a bag and thaw in the fridge overnight then bake which is also recommended.
It's that time of year when I need to start thinking about my Christmas cookies.
I like the idea of shaping the cookie dough into logs and wrapping in parchment paper. The article also showed putting the logs in the cardboard roll from paper towels to keep them from flattening on one side. Cookie dough can be stored in the fridge up to three days and frozen up to six months.
I also like the idea of shaping dough into rolls, placing them on a baking sheet to freeze and then transferring to a zip lock freezer bag until time to bake. The article said to allow 2-3 minutes more baking time for frozen dough. I think I would just take out a bag and thaw in the fridge overnight then bake which is also recommended.
It's that time of year when I need to start thinking about my Christmas cookies.
