How do you make oatmeal cookies in the fridge?

Steps

1. In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, margarine and eggs; beat well. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats, coconut and nuts.
2. Heat oven to 375°F. Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices.
3. Bake at 375°F. for 8 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.

Should oatmeal cookies be refrigerated?

Recipe Notes Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make ahead: The cookie dough can be refrigerated for several days before baking.

Can you refrigerate oatmeal cookie dough and bake later?

As a general rule of thumb, you should refrigerate cookie dough for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. More than that and you won’t see a noticeable difference in the final product, says Haught Brown.

How long can I refrigerate oatmeal cookie dough?

If you store it in your fridge, you can usually expect this cookie dough to last about 1 to 2 weeks past the “best by” date. In your freezer, frozen raw cookie dough can actually last 9 to 12 months, giving you plenty of time to use it before it goes bad.

What is the best way to store oatmeal cookies?

To protect flavor and prevent 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. Remove as much air as possible and seal tightly.

Why are they called refrigerator cookies?

Named after the refrigerator’s predecessor (the icebox), these were cookies you could keep refrigerated, then bake at a moment’s notice—essentially a 1930s version of a Pillsbury slice-and-bake cookie.

Should you refrigerate oatmeal cookie dough before baking?

How long do oatmeal cookies last in the fridge?

How Long do Oatmeal Cookies Last? Properly stored in an airtight container the cookies will keep for up to two weeks.

Who invented icebox cookies?

From Iceboxes to Icebox Cakes and Cookies These icebox cakes evolved into icebox cookies and into today’s refrigerator cookie recipes. Historical notes compiled with the assistance of Greg Patent’s, Baking in America.