I haven't seen any posts about freezing shaped cookies (like butter cookies, gingerbread men...). Would I roll out, cut into shapes, freeze on the cookie sheet, then place in a freezer bag, or would I need to put them in a plastic container (to avoid breaking) and freeze? I do a lot of these type of cookies, and spend all day Christmas Eve baking away! This would save soooo much time! Also - for something like Molasses cookies, where you roll them in sugar before baking, would I just roll the frozen ball of dough in the sugar and then bake or would they need to thaw a bit? Thanks! Adele, shaped cookies are easily baked ahead of time, stacked, carefully wrapped, and frozen. Thaw at room temperature, uncovered, laid out on cookie sheets. Then decorate, if desired. Roll molasses (etc.) cookies in sugar, then freeze. Bake frozen, or thaw and bake. Good luck - PJH

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