The doorbell rings. Friends are standing at the door for a quick visit and you’re standing there feeling “unprepared,” but you want to be hospitable.

An easy tip that I learned years ago is to keep rolled cookie dough balls in the freezer.

Actually, my mom would roll it in the shape of a log and would freeze the dough that way.

Next time you’re making cookies, double or triple the batch, so you can pull them out for unexpected guests.

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Freezing Dough
1. Mix up dough.
2. Scoop balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm, 15-20 minutes.
3. Transfer the frozen balls to a freezer-safe container (or Ziploc bag).
4. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Baking Frozen Dough
1. Place the frozen balls on a baking sheet.
2. Bake according to the instructions.
3. Because frozen, add 1-2 extra minutes to baking time.

How do you freeze cookie dough?

How do you feel about being prepared with last-minute treats for unexpected guests?