health
February 24, 2026
Do You Really Need to Chill Cookie Dough?
What you plan to bake plays a big part in whether or not to chill a dough, and in terms of hydration, flavour and texture
TL;DR
- Chilling dough is beneficial for some bakes, like stamp-out cookies and chocolate chip cookies, making them easier to handle and bake evenly.
- Freezing balled-up cookie dough for at least 24 hours can create a desirable texture with crisp edges and a chewy center.
- Insufficient chilling can lead to cookies spreading too much, becoming thin, crisp, and potentially greasy.
- Shortbread dough requires chilling in phases to allow for stamping before it becomes too soft or misshapen.
- Savoury doughs, like those with chili crisp and parmesan, may also benefit from chilling to achieve a desired shape.
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