Next time you make a batch of your favorite cookies, and you have some extra dough that you don’t need to bake right away, try this: rip off a sheet of waxed paper, about 12 x 12″. scoop out enough cookie dough onto the waxed paper to make approximately 1 sheet of cookies. (a rough estimate; don’t worry too much about exact amounts) using slightly floured hands, roll the dough into a log about 2″ in diameter, about 8″ in length. roll the waxed paper firmly around the dough log, put a dab of tape at the seams to keep it together. you’ll have some waxed paper hanging off each end of the log — fold that up and over and tape down. now place in a ziploc bag and freeze.
when you’re ready for some fresh oven-baked cookies, just remove 1 log from the freezer, cut the dough into cookie-size slices, place on your cookie sheet, and bake as directed for your recipe. (if you’re cooking them from totally frozen, you may need to allow an extra minute or two to the cooking time.) 
These also make great hostess gifts if you put a cute label on, or tie a bit of twine with a little tag to indicate what type of cookie it is. or, if you know a friend is having company at her house for the weekend, a cookie-dough log is a thoughtful way to say, “hope you and your guests have a great weekend!” also, if you have unexpected company, pop one out of the freezer, and voila, you’ve got a plate of fresh cookies in 12 to 18 minutes!
for a great source for Gluten Free oats and lots of useful GF recipes, check out: http://www.glutenfreeoats.com/recipes.aspx#Monster
2 Comments
April 8, 2008 at 9:48 pm
That is brilliant! I am on it! Love the hostess idea!
April 10, 2008 at 8:43 pm
what a great idea—i can tell genna and henry are loving the idea as well