Can you freeze cookies with fondant on them? Yes, you can freeze iced cookies for up to 6 months. though it is best to freeze them only if you have used royal icing as the decoration.
Cookies that have been iced with fondant will not preserve well as the moisture from the freezer will affect the quality
.
It’s important to
wrap them in some sort of an airtight bag or container once they’re dry
. I like to put cookies individually in cellophane bags and tie with a pretty ribbon.
Once the cookies are sealed, place them in an airtight container and into the freezer for
up to 3 months
. To thaw them, leave them in the container at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
What happens to fondant in the freezer?
Rolled fondant icing should not be refrigerated or frozen, as it will
ruin its texture and consistency
.
Sugar cookies, like most cookies, can be frozen, but
if you are planning to decorate your sugar cookies with frosting, freeze before decorating
. As with most cookies, you can freeze sugar cookie dough or freeze baked sugar cookies.
Does Fondant Harden on its Own?
Fondant will harden when it is exposed to air
, but how quickly it hardens will depend on the humidity and the air temperature.
If you don’t have a heat sealer or cello bags, an airtight container will keep them fresh for a few days.
Store the cookies in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight
(not in the refrigerator!). If the cookies are exposed to light for a long period of time, the colors in your icing can fade, especially pink!
the good news: most cookies and cookie doughs freeze well because there is little to no water content in them. Water expands when it freezes and then contracts again when it is thawed. That expanding and contracting can ruin the texture of frozen food, but
most cookie doughs will not have this problem
.
While
you can freeze baked cookies already decorated with icing or filling with jam or ganache, those ingredients don’t freeze incredibly well
; you’ll get better overall results if you add them after you’ve thawed the baked cookies.
Can you freeze a cake covered with fondant?
Steps to freeze a fondant-covered cake:
Wrap the cake with multiple layers of heavy duty plastic wrap, and possibly foil on top of that!
Freeze for no more than a month
(that’s just a good rule of thumb for any frozen cake).
Can you freeze a cake with an edible image on it?
Yes. It is recommended to freeze the images prior to application
. This is especially helpful in high temperature/humidity environments. It is possible to store Edible image in the freezer or refrigerator as long as needed.
Will fondant harden in the fridge?
Fondant decorations can be made in advance by up to a month. However, I would be very careful with them they are very fragile.
Fondant does not dry in the refrigerator, it firms up
. Once it comes to room temperature it will remain the same and will still need time to dry.
After your cookies are baked and iced with royal icing, they can be frozen
. Once your iced cookies have completely dried, place them in an airtight container, like a plastic freezer bag or Tupperware, with sheets of waxed paper in between any layers, and pop them in your freezer.
Place them in an airtight, freezer-safe container or in a Ziploc bag
. Thaw completely before making your frosted sugar cookies.
To freeze dough cutouts,
place them in a single layer on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Cover and freeze for 20 to 30 minutes or until firm
. Then quickly transfer to an airtight container and line each layer of raw cookies with waxed paper.
I will tell you, too, that
marshmallow fondant is yummy and tastes great on a cookie
… If anyone has ever been scared of fondant, give Marshmallow fondant a try…it’s easy to make and covering the cookie is super easy too because you use your cookie cutter to cut out the shapes… no piping and flooding and waiting.
Try a fan or blow dryer
Moving air around fondant gets the drying process going. Place fondant pieces on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper, then set the sheet in front of a stationary fan. It’ll still take a few hours (up to overnight) to dry your fondant pieces, but the overall time will be shorter.
It should be
about 3mm
on thickness. Use the same cutters to press out shapes. Brush the surface of each cookie with a little lightly beaten egg white before carefully applying the shaped fondant.
Can you freeze fondant decorations?
You absolutely can freeze fondant decorations
. You want to make sure that they are well sealed and in an airtight container and you can freeze them for several months.
For cookies that are already baked, here’s how to freeze them successfully for up to two months
. Be sure the cookies are completely cooled before freezing. Place the cookies into an airtight container lined with aluminum foil or plastic food wrap. For best results, wrap the cookies individually in plastic food wrap.
After baking, allow cookies to cool completely. Place them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet to freeze them, then store them in a freezer-safe zip-top storage bag labeled with the name and date. Squeeze out extra air and place flat in the freezer. To save space, you can flat-stack freezer bags.
Plastic Wrap
—Preventing freezer burn is all about keeping the air out. Once you’ve sandwiched all your cookies with parchment paper, wrap a sheet of plastic wrap over the container and then place the lid over it. The plastic wrap helps to make the container air-tight.
Freezing Instructions: Cookie cake will freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature before serving.
Frosting will also freeze well for up to 3 months
, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, bring to room temperature and mix well before frosting the cookie cake.
You’ll find that most of your favorite Christmas cookie recipes can be made ahead anywhere from
a month to six months before the 25th of December
. (Consult this handy how-to guide to the matter!) Generally, most recipes will be best if baked then frozen.
You can store frosted cookies in an airtight container for
up to 2 days at room temperature or for up to 5 days in the fridge
. The buttercream won’t spoil, I promise! If you want to stack the cookies on top of one another, I recommend adding a layer of parchment paper between them.
Try a fan or blow dryer
Place fondant pieces on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper, then set the sheet in front of a stationary fan
. It’ll still take a few hours (up to overnight) to dry your fondant pieces, but the overall time will be shorter.
Can I leave sugar cookies out overnight?
You can leave your sugar cookies out overnight to dry
. In fact, it’s recommended that you leave your iced sugar cookies out overnight to fully set.
Once your sugar cookie recipe is fully baked and decorated, properly store them “
in a tin or an airtight container, once they’re cool
,” says Food52 community member Brette W.
