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Drop/Shaped Cookies:
Space cookie dough balls or shaped cookie dough out
on a baking sheet. Freeze until set, about 15 minutes.
Seal frozen cookie dough balls or shaped cookie dough
in an airtight container or resealable bag. Dough will
keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready
to bake, space frozen cookie dough out on a baking
sheet, and bake as directed, adding 2 to 3 minutes to
the bake time.Slice-and-Bake Cookies:
Roll dough into tight logs with a diameter equaling the
size of cookie you want. Wrap dough logs in plastic
wrap and then in foil. Dough will keep in the freezer for
up to 3 months. When ready to bake, let thaw slightly,
until sliceable. Slice and bake as directed.HOW TO FREEZE BAKED COOKIES
After baking, let cool completely. Do not freeze
fi lled or frosted sandwich cookies. Wrap each cookie
individually in plastic wrap, and store in a resealable
bag. Cookies can keep in the freezer for up to 3
months. Let thaw, wrapped, at room temperature,
about 1 hour; unwrap and serve.HOW TO FREEZE BAKED BARS
After baking, let cool completely, but do not slice into
individual pieces. For bars baked in a 13x9-inch pan,
slice the batch in half before wrapping so each half fi ts
nicely in a gallon resealable plastic bag. Double-wrap
in plastic wrap, and store in a resealable bag. Baked
bars can keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let
thaw, wrapped, at room temperature, for a few hours;
unwrap and slice.