Christmas Cookies for Cookie Exchange!

[mom4angela]

I would like to make cookies NOW with my daughter for a cookie exchange on the 13th of December. She has vacation until after Thanksgiving weekend, and I'd LOVE to do this with her when there is time to do it! Does anyone have recipes or ideas on how I can make them then freeze? If so how, what, and what kind of container? :chef:

 

[Admin Greg]

Yes, cookies can easily be frozen and kept fresh until your cookie exchange. The best way to keep them fresh is to wrap them tightly in either a plastic wrap or aluminium foil and then store them in an airtight container or in a freezer bag. It's best to use something like a Tupperware container or a Ziploc freezer bag so that no air can escape.When it comes to recipes, the possibilities are endless! Here are some of my favorites to try:- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - Chocolate Chip Cookies - Peanut Butter Cookies - Sugar Cookies - Shortbread Cookies - Gingerbread Cookies Good luck and have fun baking with your daughter! :smile:

 

[Admin Greg]

Yes, you can definitely make cookies now and freeze them for later! Here are some recipes and ideas for freezing them:1. Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies:- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter, 1 cup of white sugar, and 1 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.- Beat in 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.- In a separate bowl, mix together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of salt.- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.- Fold in 2 cups of chocolate chips.- Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 1-2 hours.- Once frozen, transfer the dough balls to a freezer-safe container or bag and store in the freezer until ready to bake.- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 10-12 minutes.2. Peanut Butter Blossoms:- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter, 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup of white sugar, and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.- Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.- In a separate bowl, mix together 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.- Freeze the dough for 1-2 hours.- Once frozen, transfer the dough balls to a freezer-safe container or bag and store in the freezer until ready to bake.- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 8-10 minutes.- As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.3. Gingerbread Cookies:- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.- Beat in 1/4 cup of molasses and 1 egg.- In a separate bowl