Looking for a last minute neighbor gift? This cookie dough gift idea is perfect! Sometimes it’s nice to have cookie dough pre-made in the fridge or freezer. I like it for making pizookie’s. Mmm… soo good!
Whip up a batch of your favorite cookie dough (click HERE for the recipe I used) then package it up so your neighbors can save them for later.
How to freeze cookie dough
It’s important to freeze the dough first to help keep the ball form. All you need to do is scoop the cookie dough with a cookie scoop or spoon onto a pan lined with parchment paper.
Then place the balls in the freezer for about 20 minutes. This will make it so they don’t stick together when you place them in a package or Ziploc bag.
If you double the batch, you can freeze some for YOU for those desperate times. ;) Just place the cookie dough balls in a Ziplock bag and the cookie dough will be good for 6 months. When you pull them out just let them sit on the pan while the oven warms up to help them thaw out.
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For these tags I printed them out on sticker paper and then cut them out with my 2 inch circle punch. You could also print them out on plain card stock and cut it out with scissors and glue them on.
Enjoy!!
So let’s hear it… have you got all your gifts passed out?
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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
Can you link the packaging. Thank you
Hi Kristine – you can find the packaging labels under the “Free download” section. Just enter your name and email and it will lead you to the PDF. If you have any issues, feel free to email community@iheartnaptime.net and we will help you out!
Do they bake them in the tin? Don’t they spread into one another when they bake? Thanks!
The tin is just for packaging the cookie dough :) I’d recommend baking them on a baking sheet so they have room to spread a little :)
What an Amazing website! love all the recipes and all the different ideas and tips, etc!
Your original recipe for chocolate chip cookies calls for them to bake at 375 for 8-10 min, but the frozen “gift” cookie balls say 350 for same time. Could you please tell me which is the correct? Thanks
Hi Terry! Since these cookie balls are frozen, I cook them at a lower temperature. If you are baking them thawed I would bake at 375.
I loved your frozen cookie dough gift idea! However, I’m baking challenged, so I had a quick question. Does the number of cookies change the time the person would have to heat them in the oven? For example, if I just did six cookies a bag vs. twelve, would the baking time change? Thank you!
6 cookies should still be the same baking time. They will probably just take the lesser amount! :)
Awesome ideas!!! I am from Ohio as well! ?
Thank you! Hello from Ohio! I love hearing where people are from. :)
Enrichment….You must be
LDS. Greetings from the Miramar Ward in South Florida!
Yes I am!! Hello from Ohio! :)
Thank you so much for sharing this – such a simple idea with great impact!!
I have two questions — which size cookie scoop did you use, and what size is this container? I like that you don’t have space for the balls to roll around in the packaging!
I have a little ice cream scoop – it’s about an inch wide – and the little tins were purchased at the dollar store. :)
Hi! Wondering where you purchased the aluminum containers. LOVE the idea.
I usually find mine at the dollar store! :)
I love the whole idea—how clever!!! Thanks for sharing — Carol
Thanks Carol! Have a great week! :)
Love this idea! It’s something we can do easily and it’s fun!
And they get to make cookies after the holidays! :)
I have *so much* cookie dough on hand at all times in my freezer in ziplocks just like this! It’s great for when you just want to bake 2-4 cookies (so you don’t eat like 6 at once LOL) and what a great gift – I need to do this! Pinned
Day before Christmas Eve . We just moved to our first home two weeks ago. Between unpacking and all the snow in upstate NY we haven’t had time to meet neighbors. This is a great idea with time running out to make a big batch of dough then say hello to the neighbiends . Also for friends who helped us move. What a super idea. Thanks for sharing and MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours. Trish
What a great idea to give as a hello and thank you Trish! Hope you have a Merry Christmas in your new home! :)
I’m done passing out the cookie trays to my neighbors but this is a great idea for next year.
This is SUCH a good idea! Maybe include the recipe too in case they want to make the cookies again! I love getting new recipes, especially cookies so that would be kinda cool! I really love this. Thanks for sharing! xoxo