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Easy Cookie Dough Balls Recipe 5 Best Ways to Freeze and Bake Anytime

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This easy cookie dough balls recipe lets you prepare cookie dough in advance, freeze it in small balls, and bake fresh, soft, and chewy cookies anytime you want. Perfect for busy bakers and spontaneous sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340 g) chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar on medium speed for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla: Crack in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract until dough is glossy and smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in 2 cups chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Portion the dough balls: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  7. Freeze the dough balls: Freeze the baking sheet for about 1 hour until dough balls are firm. Transfer frozen dough balls to an airtight container or resealable bag for storage up to 3 months.
  8. Bake when ready: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange frozen dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden and centers look soft. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

[‘Use softened butter for best creaming results.’, ‘Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to avoid dry cookies.’, ‘Chill dough balls before freezing to maintain shape and prevent spreading.’, ‘Add 1-2 minutes to baking time if baking directly from frozen.’, ‘Do not overcrowd baking sheet to allow cookies to spread evenly.’, ‘For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and eggs with flax eggs.’, ‘For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.’, ‘Cookies continue to cook slightly after removal from oven; remove when edges are golden and centers look slightly underdone.’]

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