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Christmas Cookies FAQs

Whether you love to shower your loved ones with an abundance of homemade treats or you’ve got a few cookies in your arsenal that your friends request each year, we want to help you make them look and taste as spectacular as possible. Here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions about baking, storing, and exchanging holiday cookies.

How far in advance can I bake my Christmas cookies?

When stored in an airtight container at room temperature, most cookies will stay fresh for up to 1 week, and many types of Christmas cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. Another popular option is to prepare icebox cookies, like these cranberry pistachio cookies, that can be stored in the fridge or freezer and baked as you need them.

Do Christmas Cookies Freeze well?

Generally, yes. Most shortbread, sugar, gingerbread, and rolled cookies will freeze well for up to 3 months. You can freeze the unbaked dough or the baked, undecorated cookies in an airtight container between parchment or wax paper layers.

What’s the most popular cookie at Christmas?

According to YouGovAmerica, the most popular Christmas cookie is chocolate chip, followed by sugar cookies. Popularity does vary from region to region across the country.

What’s the best way to store holiday cookies?

Store your holiday cookies in a sealed container at room temperature for up to a week. Shortbread, sugar, gingerbread, and rolled cookies will freeze well for up to 3 months. You can freeze the unbaked dough or the baked, undecorated cookies in an airtight container between parchment or wax paper layers.

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