Michelle Darmody: How to make sugar cookies for the freezer

I like to bake these cookies and ask younger family members to decorate when I am stuck for an activity to keep them occupied
Michelle Darmody: How to make sugar cookies for the freezer

It is very handy to have the work done and you can then bake the cookies on a day closer to Christmas without any fuss. 

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 - 20:35
Michelle Darmody
Michelle Darmody

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It may seem too early for Christmas baking but hear me out. It is the perfect time to make the dough, roll and cut it and place the unbaked cookies in the freezer. 

It is very handy to have this work done and you can then bake the cookies on a day closer to Christmas without any fuss. 

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