Learn all about freezing cookies and cookie dough, including how long you’re able to freeze cookies.

Read on for our Test Kitchen-approved tips on the best ways to freeze both baked cookies and dough.

How to Freeze Baked Cookies

Homemade cookies will keep at room temperature up to three days.

freezer bag of cookies

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Let them thaw at room temperature or in the fridge.

Decorate or frost the thawed cookies, if desired, and enjoy.

For a perfect result, wrap the dough logs tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.

round cookies in freezer bag

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This will keep the air out and avoid freezer burn.

frozen cookies wrapped in plastic and foil

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