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.
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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.
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| 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 |
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