You could also shape into balls (or whatever) and then freeze. You can then cook directly from the freezer, just add a couple of minutes (not many) to the cooking time.

Should be fine. Some cookie doughs are actually better after resting a couple of days because the flour and absorb more moisture and the flavor will be better.

Thanks!

The dough will be fine. I"ve made similar cookies - with the candy - and frozen them, and that works fine too

I leave dough with a similar recipe in the refrig for up to two weeks. Works fine n

I would like to make my cookie dough and keep it refrigerated while I am out of town for the weekend. I want to make the dough Friday and then be able to bake the cookie when I return monday night. The dough calls for refrigeration for an hour and I have actually kept it in the fridge for a day with no problems. I don't think the ingredients in the dough will go bad but I'm new to baking so I don't know if the fats will separate or anything like that. The recipe:

2 sticks of butter
brown sugar
white sugar
vanilla
flour
choc chips

I then shape the dough around a candy which i plan to do Monday night and bake. My husband does not think the cookies will freeze well so I can't make the cookies on Friday. I really don't want to deal with making the dough Monday night when I return. What do you think?