Pillsbury Sugar Cookies in the Air Fryer (Ready to Bake Shapes)
Ditch the prep work and make Pillsbury sugar cookies in the air fryer in just minutes! These ready to bake shapes are perfect for Christmas and many other occasions.
9Ouncepackage Pillsbury ready to bake shapes sugar cookie dough
Instructions
Line your air fryer basket with perforated parchment or foil, or a silicone baking liner. If you have very narrow grates or mesh, you may be able to skip this, but it prevents the cookies from falling through and becoming misshapen
Place the Pillsbury sugar cookies in a single layer approximately ½” apart to allow for slight expansion during cooking
Cook on the air fry setting at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, until the cookies are set but not browning (they should puff up slightly). If you need to do multiple batches, reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes for subsequent batches, or let the air fryer cool in between
Cool in the air fryer for at least 5 minutes (longer is fine as well) before transferring to a rack to cool completely. This should give the cookies time to harden slightly so they don’t break. Enjoy!
Notes
I can fit 8 cookies at a time in each 4-qt basket of my Ninja Dual Zone air fryer. There are 20 in the package, so you may need multiple batches depending on your air fryer’s size
If your cookies look misshapen when you open the air fryer, gently reshape with spatula while they are hot. Note that if they are just puffy, they will fall as they begin to cool
There’s no set time you have to cook Pillsbury sugar cookie shapes. They are safe to eat raw, but you can cook them extra if you like them brown and crispy
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container or zippered bag at room temperature for up to 1 week (or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, but they never last that long)!
Pillsbury cookies may be frozen before or after baking for 2-3 months for longer term storage. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight for best results (or cook directly from frozen in the air fryer if you can pry them apart - add 1-2 minutes extra time in this case)
Exact nutritional values will vary based on flavor of ingredients, any decorations added, and total quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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