Can you put leftover cookie dough in the freezer?

Yes, you can put leftover cookie dough in the freezer. Here are the steps to properly freeze cookie dough:

1. Scoop the cookie dough: Use a spoon or an ice cream scoop to scoop the cookie dough into balls of the desired size.

2. Place on a baking sheet: Arrange the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they do not touch each other.

3. Freeze: Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze the cookie dough balls for at least 2 hours, or until solid.

4. Transfer to an airtight container: Once frozen, transfer the cookie dough balls to an airtight freezer-safe container. Label the container with the type of cookie dough and the date.

5. Defrost before baking: When you're ready to bake the cookies, remove the desired number of frozen cookie dough balls from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for about 15 minutes. You can also thaw the cookie dough in the refrigerator overnight.

6. Bake as usual: Preheat your oven according to the recipe instructions. Remove the parchment paper from the baking sheet and place the thawed cookie dough balls on it. Bake the cookies according to the recipe directions, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time since they were frozen.

Note: Some cookie dough recipes may not freeze well, especially those that contain ingredients like fresh fruit or cream cheese. Check the specific recipe you are using to make sure it can be frozen.