Cookie dough in advance: plan the shape of the portions

Useful to know

King Arthur considers make-ahead cookie dough according to its type. Dough intended for scooping, rolling or slicing has different practical methods of portioning and storage. [1]

Choose a recipe with explicit make-ahead directions. Label the package with its name and date, and retain the baking instructions. Do not assume that every raw mixture permits the same storage period. The benefit is dividing the work into stages without later having to guess what is in the container or how it should be baked.