Freezing and Thawing Blank or Decorated Sugar Cookies

[@MsDropofrain]

thank you for your tutorials. My daughter asked me to help out in cutting costs for her bridal shower and to make some cookies.... I am more experienced in cupcake decorating so that request made me very anxious. After watching your tutorials I feel more confident that I can do it ahead of time and not stress out that I will be rushed. Thank you again!

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

That's awesome! Congratulations on your daughter's wedding!

[@busyrollingpin]

This is awesome and I finally get how to freeze and thaw sugar cookies!

[@heylookatmelookatme]

This video is GOLD. Thank you!

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thomaxinedixon9852]

Best advice I've ever heard. Pam, your tutorials are awesome ❤

[@JudiChristopher]

SOOOOO Glad to know this... Thank you so much for sharing this video

[@betul-h2q]

Lovely video, thank you!

[@creatingcookiestencilsinde2261]

Thank you for taking the time to share these helpful tips!

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

You are so welcome!

[@Lisa_B_1215]

As always, another great informational video! Thank you so much!

[@monicawade4141]

Very helpful ❤

[@holistic.health]

Thank you so much for these amazing informative videos!!!

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

You are so welcome!

[@karenwashburn829]

❤so helpful, thank you for a straight forward simple explanation

[@ouR_soundsASMR]

So helpful! Do you mind sharing what type of cello bags and heat sealer you use?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Yes of course! AIRSUNNY 200 Pcs 4x6 Clear Flat Open-End Cello/Cellophane Bags Good for Bakery, Candle, Soap, Party/Wedding Favors, Cookie Poly Bags, heat Sealable bags a.co/d/aaQcVfH SibyTech 8-inch Impulse Bag Sealer, Manual Heat Sealer Machine for Plastic Bags,2 Replacement Kit Included, Blue… a.co/d/hlODvVO

[@saraziccardi4853]

Would self sticking sealed bags work too? I haven’t purchased a heat sealer yet. Thank you for all your help and for this wonderful page!

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Yes it does!

[@shannond3052]

This is really great info. Thank you! I learned a lot in this short video. Will follow!

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cami.alcazar]

Hi! How are you? Does the freezing work for gingerbread cookies? I want to make christmas cookies but I don't have the time to make everything in one day 😢

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Absolutely

[@just.jayshree]

If you don’t have a heat sealer or baggies, would you still be able to freeze decorated cookies? I’m just a hobby baker so I don’t have either 😅 but I have disabilities that make cookie decorating difficult some days so I’d love to use my good moments when I have the ability to stock up if possible! 😝

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Yes you can! Just keep in an airtight container

[@just.jayshree]

@@pamkennedybakes3649 Thank you for answering! I’m excited to try now! 🙌🏼🖤

[@PuppyBiteforTrump]

Same here! Question and Response much appreciated. I only have use of 1 hand…still recovering from major hand surgery and it’s painful. And the other hand isn’t too good… constant pain. Creating pretty edible desserts makes everything better…especially when you can do in steps instead of all at once. This is a great tutorial for seniors that struggle with pain in their hands due to arthritis or bone marrow cancer… I am not sure if I can mead the RBC and hoping to drag my husband into this 😂 “Hey Dear, I need you to mead some dough…it’ll be fun…just like playing with play dough!”😂

[@TheSavageArcher1]

Thank you so much for this helpful video. I do have one question. When you wrap the undecorated cookies in the cling wrap and store them in the freezer, do you also store those in a seal tight container? I've just been using a 2 gallon ziplock bag.

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Zip locks definitely work as well but not as long.....if storing for a month or so I would switch

[@marciadesrosiers8758]

Thank you once again for a great video! I totally agree that freezing improves cookies 1. You said you lay them out on a cookie sheet when defrosting - I've always heard to keep them all in a container - I personally lay them out on the counter when defrosting in heat sealed bag but haven't done that with undecorated cookies - I love that you say we can do that too. 2. What airbrush do you use? 3. LOVE the packaging in a pack of six!! 4. Adorable cookies!!

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Thank you so much. I am just learning airbrush for cookies. I'm sorry I don't quite have a recommendation yet.

[@francessaunders6248]

Omg thank you This was so helpful ❤

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

I'm so glad!

[@6bradyhouse]

I’m a new baker and so grateful for your videos for guidance and advice! Can I ask, how thick are your cookies? I can’t get the exact thickness I want.

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

I roll my cookies to 5/16" and only bake about 11 mins until the tops are dry

[@JudiChristopher]

I am so new to this... Do you have a video on How to Make the Sugar Cookies?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

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[@LittleLisa-pt9il]

Hi! Thank you for such a great video!! Very helpful. I love freezing them in 6 count great to grab and decorate. Love having some always handy.. How long do you let your frosted cookies set before bagging?

[@shirleyrichardson7186]

What kind of container is this you are using. I want to make sure they are a freezer kind. Thank you.

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Just an airtight container works

[@BostonBorn]

Hi Pam, great info! Just curious, what is that container you’re using? It looks like the lid has a silicone seal.

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

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[@BostonBorn]

@@pamkennedybakes3649 I love that it hold so many cookies. The bottom container is good for cat food…lol Thank you!

[@deborahflowers1193]

When freezing plain undecorated sugar cookies grouped in six, shingle style or lay flat? Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Either. Undecorated it doesn't matter

[@mannys2238]

Thank you for this tutorial, it’s going to save me so much time. Do you know if you can freeze chocolate sugar cookies, blank and royal iced? 😊

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Yes of course!

[@mannys2238]

@@pamkennedybakes3649 thank you so much ☺️ x

[@sharonmuse7083]

Thank you for this video, I’ve been wondering about freezing decorated cookies! If you lay the decorated cookies on a sheet pan, do you unwrap them first to thaw or leave them in their wrapping? I am worried the condensation might affect the colors on the cookie - but I haven’t done it before. Thanks again!

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

I leave them heat-sealed.

[@roxanneiten6328]

I’ve watched this video multiple times. Do they have to be heat sealed when freezing decorated cookies?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

I do

[@shirleyrichardson7186]

I love your cute ants. Did you use rolled buttercream for them?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Thank you! Royal icing

[@EJA-ym1rm]

Getting ready to try a batch and was wondering what thickness do you roll your dough...I have the joseph joseph rolling pin with guides. thank you.

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

I like 5/16"

[@jae.s2019]

🙌🏻Great info. I wonder if it’s safe to freeze them with an edible image stuck into the royal icing and then heat sealed🤔

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Yes you can!

[@jae.s2019]

@@pamkennedybakes3649 ahhhh yes! I was always afraid there would be some sort of condensation inside the cookie bag to ruin the icing sheet when I thawed them in the counter with it being summer. So happy to know it will work! Have to prep for this coming week! Thank you.

[@jeannettecontreras2760]

Thank you so much for this information. I don’t have a hear sealer. Would it be ok to put them individually in cellophane bags tied with a string and then freeze them?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Yes, absolutely

[@jeannettecontreras2760]

@@pamkennedybakes3649 thank you for your quick response

[@donnaraney631]

How long can decorated and undecorated cookies be stored? I have 6 large events oct-Dec about 1000 cookies and want to start as early as possible. Thank you for this video!🥰🥰

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Frozen 3 months!

[@shirleyd6334]

Great video. I've been wondering about freezing airbrushed cookies. I have heard yes and no. Is there a special trick to freeze airbrushed cookies?...yes I heat seal and Is there a special way to thaw airbrushed cookies? Thank you.

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Nope they froze just fine!

[@debbieeggiman6761]

Ty for sharing this great info! I have a question please……when freezing airbrushed cookies, I’m always worried that when thawing them in or out of the container, the condensation is going to wreck my airbrushing. What do you think??

[@maryannegarcia6162]

If I freeze my sugar cookies, “naked” When I take them out to flood them, do I let them defrost or can I flood them when they are frozen? And can I just put them back in the freezer once they’re dry?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Yes you can

[@denisepawlewicz2326]

How do you seal each cookie?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

I use clear treat bags from Amazon. I also have an impulse heat sealer.

[@kristamelendez536]

How quickly do you get your cookies baked, decorated and in bags? I feel like I’m racing the clock to get them packaged so they stay as fresh as possible. Also are all heat seal bags created equal? Is there a brand or thickness that is best? I just don’t think the bags I’m using keep my cookies as fresh as I want.

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

I just heat-seal in treat bags from Amazon. You can keep them fresh by freezing or an additional air tight container

[@JuanGuzman-zl2nj]

What container are you using?

[@NicoleBlackwell209]

Ty for doing this video was wondering if you use a self sealing cookie wrapper and your defrosting a edible printed cookie is it better to take cookie out of wrapper to defrost on a cookie sheet?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

I use an impulse heat sealer to package each decorated cookie before freezing. I leave them in the package to thaw. But laying them out on a sheet will thaw them faster.

[@NicoleBlackwell209]

Ty Im a lil nervous doing that last time my wrappers had tiny bubbles of moisture inside. I use edible ink on the cookies so Im wondering if water droplets would ruin the print. Gonna test it out when its not a customer order 😊

[@heatherhaan1320]

The condensation won’t melt the royal icing on the decorated cookie?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

It doesn't

[@r.o.5639]

For how long cookies can be frozen?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

3-6 months

[@katherinejagneaux2549]

Can you please link the bags you use for heat sealing?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

FgfAk 200 Pcs 5x7 Inches Clear Flat Cello/Cellophane Treat Bags Good for Pastry,Bakery,Cookie,Candy and Dessert a.co/d/5lrMq3B

[@katherinejagneaux2549]

Thank you so much for the quick reply. I love your videos!

[@beverlyfallen6154]

Thank you for the recipe. I’m going to apply an edible image to the cookie. How far in advance should I make the image? Can I freeze the cookie with the image? Should I apply icing to the cookie and attach with fondant? Thank you for any help you can give.

[@coniscookies6083]

What container did you freeze the cookies in? Where did you buy it?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

It was part of a set. They may have them on Amazon.

[@barbaragood6934]

Can anyone answer this, how long does the iced cookies last? Wrapped individually room temp or in refrigerator??

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Room temperature, my cookies last if heat-sealed, three weeks. Heat-sealed and frozen, 3-6 months depending on quantity of freezer

[@bobbiedovin2303]

What kind of packaging do you use for your single cookies

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Heat-sealed bags depending on the size

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

Cello heat sealed bags

[@fabfoz]

How long can they be frozen if decorated and sealed???

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

3 months

[@derail6969]

I have a question,how long can I freeze? I have alot on my plate to include the cake and then travel 5 hours to the venue,making the cookies ahead and freeze them would be great I have 3 weeks to get it all planned can I make package and freeze 3 weeks ahead? Will the cookies still taste fresh?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

3-6 months

[@ARyan-sr2xi]

how do your cookies not spread?!? they're so uniform and clean. what am i doing wrong?

[@pamkennedybakes3649]

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