Freezer Cookie Dough

I actually did something I saw on Pinterest! Granted, I can't find the actual pin, but that's beside the point. Once I discovered that using shortening in my cookies makes them turn out better, I decided I needed to use my Pinterest inspiration and throw some in the freezer for later!

Mix up your dough, form into balls, put on a cookie sheet lined with foil (foil isn't necessary but it eliminates some clean up), and stick it in the freezer for at least an hour. They can go for longer, and it won't hurt them, but if you're pressed for freezer space an hour will do. They just need to be frozen enough to be firm - you don't want them to be sticking together in the bag! After they're flash frozen, just throw them into a ziploc and put them back into the freezer.

When you're ready to bake, you can either let them thaw for a bit and cook for the normal time, or cook them frozen and add a few minutes to the baking time. Either way, you'll have fresh, warm cookies whenever you want! Yum!

And, as an added bonus, they're cheaper and better for you than the store-bought doughs!

Blog Feature: Dating Divas

Have you all heard about The Dating Divas? I discovered them almost a year ago and thought that I would share them with you.

Do you ever struggle to find some new ideas for date night? Does the same old dinner and a movie get reeeeally boring after a few months. We live in a little Northern Utah town where there are about 3 things to do - dinner (restaurant or picnic), movie, and bowling, We definitely need help with date night. That's where The Dating Divas come in!




The great thing about them is that they're not just dating ideas - they're all about strengthening marriages. Learning to serve one another, learning to love one another, and even spicing things up sometimes.

If you need some help planning creative dates or want to find some ways to strengthen your marriage, then you should definitely go check them out!!!