The first step is to start with your favorite recipe for homemade frosting. … Try this ridiculously easy, four-ingredient buttercream frosting. Not only does it taste incredible on cupcakes, cookies, cakes, or even right out of the bowl (yes, we checked), but
it freezes well, too!
I let the decorated cookies dry in the cool oven overnight, and then I'll wrap the next morning.
Decorated Cookies freeze really well
. More often than not, I work ahead and freeze almost all of my cookies (especially for my own family projects).
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.
Any leftover royal icing
can be frozen for up to 2 months
. Place leftover royal icing into zipped-top freezer bags. If you have more than 1 color, each color should have its own bag. Before sealing, squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible.
You can freeze classic Christmas cookies that get coated in powdered sugar (like Russian Tea Cakes) but
it is best to freeze them before baking and coating
. Form the cookies and then place on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze until solid.
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.
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.
How do you unfreeze royal icing?
Place leftover royal icing into zipped-top freezer bags. If you have more than 1 color, each color should have its own bag. Before sealing, squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible.
Freeze on a flat shelf surface in your freezer
.
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
.
How long does it take for icing to freeze?
Place the whole transfer glass, into the freezer and freeze for
about 30 minutes to a hour
or until the icing is hard to the touch. Take your transfer out of the freezer and make sure the icing is nice and hard.
Freezing is the best way to store cookies long term. Freezing a freshly baked cookie preserves that fresh flavor and texture so you can enjoy it any time. For best results, let your cookies cool completely,
and then freeze right away
.
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.
They will stay fresh for
3 to 4 weeks
after that (depending on what cookie recipe you're using). If you don't have a heat sealer or cello bags, an airtight container will keep them fresh for a few days.
Baked cookies will keep in the freezer for
up to 3 or 4 weeks
. 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.
I freeze my baked cut-out cookies right on the baking tray (and parchment paper ) they were baked on. … Lay one sheet of parchment paper on top of the cookies and then generously wrap the tray with plastic wrap. I go all around the tray (not just the top).
Store them in the freezer where no or little weight is on them
.
How far in advance can you bake the cookies? I bake the cookies
up to a week ahead of time
and store them in an airtight container until ready for use.
