Description
This make-ahead cookie dough allows you to prepare delicious cookies in advance, freeze them, and bake fresh treats whenever you desire.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the dough into portions and shape into balls.
- Place the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet and freeze until solid.
- Once frozen, transfer the cookie dough balls to a freezer-safe bag or container.
- To bake, preheat the oven and bake the frozen cookie dough balls directly from the freezer, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality chocolate chips.
- Label the freezer bag with the date and type of cookie dough.
- Cookie dough can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg