My Aunt’s Genius Tip for Chilling Lots of Cookies at Once

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Discover my aunt’s genius tip for chilling lots of cookies at once! Save time, space, and effort in your kitchen with this clever baking hack

If there’s one thing my aunt is famous for, it’s her never-ending batches of cookies. From holiday classics to everyday chocolate chip cookies, her kitchen is always filled with the aroma of freshly baked treats. But her real genius lies in a simple trick she uses when chilling dough or cooling large batches of cookies. It’s a game-changer for anyone who loves baking, and I can’t believe I didn’t think of it before!

The Problem with Chilling Cookies

When you bake a lot of cookies, there’s often a step where you need to chill the dough before baking or cool the cookies after they come out of the oven. For those of us without a massive fridge or extra cooling racks, this can be a real headache. That’s where my aunt’s clever tip comes in handy.

The Genius Tip: Use a Baking Sheet and Freezer Shelves

Here’s what she does:

1. Prep Multiple Baking Sheets: My aunt lines several baking sheets with parchment paper. She spaces the cookie dough balls (or baked cookies) across the trays.
2. Stack the Trays in the Freezer or Fridge: Instead of using up precious fridge shelves or waiting for cookies to cool in small batches, she uses her freezer shelves to stack the trays. She places a couple of cans or small containers between trays to create “layers.”
3. Quick Chill for Efficiency: Within 10–15 minutes, the dough firms up or the freshly baked cookies cool enough to be transferred to an airtight container.

Why It Works

This method saves space, reduces cooling time, and eliminates the need for a large countertop cooling rack. By chilling multiple trays at once, she keeps the process smooth and quick, especially when working with big batches.

Bonus Tip: Invest in Stackable Cooling Racks

If you prefer cooling cookies outside the fridge, stackable cooling racks are a great alternative. They maximize vertical space on your countertop, just like the freezer trick does in a confined space.

Try It for Yourself!

Whether you’re making cookies for a bake sale, holiday party, or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, give this tip a try. My aunt swears by it, and now I do too. No more cookie chaos in the kitchen just perfectly chilled or cooled cookies ready for the next step!

What’s your favorite baking hack? Share it in the comments I’d love to hear more genius ideas like this one! 🍪✨