{"id":9037,"date":"2022-12-25T19:05:51","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T00:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/?p=9037"},"modified":"2022-12-25T19:05:54","modified_gmt":"2022-12-26T00:05:54","slug":"how-early-can-you-bake-christmas-cookies-before-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bakingnook.com\/how-early-can-you-bake-christmas-cookies-before-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"How Early Can You Bake Christmas Cookies Before Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This post contains affiliate links.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Christmas is a time for family, friends, and of course, cookies. Baking Christmas cookies is a tradition that many families enjoy. But when is the earliest you can bake them without having them taste like cardboard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a whole, you can start baking Christmas cookies as early as 3 months in advance. The key is to use airtight containers which preserve freshness. At room temperature, they can stay fresh for up to a week, while in a fridge for up to 3 weeks. Freezing cookies prolong shelf life for up to 3 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow along as I dive deeper into this topic and reveal everything you need to know about how early you can bake Christmas cookies before Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally speaking, you can bake Christmas cookies three months prior and freeze them. You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks or 2-3 weeks in the fridge. However, how far in advance you can bake your cookies depends on how you plan to store them.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n I have noticed that when stored properly in the freezer, the cookies remain freshest for as long as possible.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n You want to make sure you use a freezer-safe container and wrap each cookie individually in plastic wrap. This will help to keep them from sticking together and ensure that they retain their flavor and texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Far In Advance Can You Start Making Christmas Cookies Before Christmas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
At Room Temperature<\/strong><\/td> In a Container<\/strong><\/td> In the Fridge<\/strong><\/td> In the Freezer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> For up to 5 days<\/td> For up to a week<\/td> For up to 3 weeks<\/td> For up to 3 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n