Storage & Freezing Bar Cookies

Cool bar cookies completely before storing. Bar cookies may be stored in their baking pan tightly covered with aluminum foil if they will be eaten in a few days. Bar cookies removed from the pan should be stored in an airtight container. Separate bar cookies with waxed paper between layers.

• Bake It Ahead

  Many bar cookies freeze well. Use the tips and the Freezing Storage Chart below to guide you.

  • Cool bar cookies completely before wrapping and freezing.
  • To protect flavor and prevent the cookies from drying out, wrap tightly in heavy duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap, or pack in freezer bags or plastic freezer containers with tight-fitting lids. Separate bars with waxed paper between the layers. Remove as much air as possible and seal tightly.
  • Label all packages with the name of the recipe and the date.
  • Bar cookie, like all baked products, should be stored at 0°F or lower.
  • Freeze each type of bar cookie in a separate container. Use waxed paper to separate layers of cookies. Use within the recommended storage time for the best flavor and texture.

• Freezer Storage Times

  Item	Time
  Muffins and other quick breads	Up to 3 months
  Yeast breads	6 months
  Cookies	6 months
  Cookie dough	4 months
  Cakes (unfrosted)	4 to 6 months
  Cakes (frosted)	2 to 3 months
  Fruit pies (baked and unbaked)	3 to 4 months
  Pumpkin pies (baked)	4 to 6 months
  Ice cream pies	1 month
  Unbaked pastry	2 months