Hi Sehar, if the milk you used in the cookie dough spoils, it does not necessarily mean that the cookie dough will become unsafe immediately, but it may impact the flavor or smell of the cookies. If the dough was mixed with fresh milk and stored properly, the cookie dough itself will generally remain safe for a short period. However, if the dough has been in the fridge for several days and the milk was already near its expiration or was spoiled when mixed, the safety of the dough could be compromised. An alternative may be to freeze whatever dough you don't plan on baking the day you make your cookie dough. Frozen dough will generally stay good for up to about 3 months while refrigerated dough should be used within 3-5 days or so. If you need further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Service Team at customerservice@bobsredmill.com.

Hi Pam - For storing cookie dough, the freezer is a better option than the refrigerator. In the refrigerator it's more likely to absorb flavors from other food items.

Here's my favorite method: Make your cookie dough, portion out the individual cookies onto a parchment lined tray. Freeze until solid. Once solid, you can transfer the individually frozen cookie balls into an airtight container. Most cookies can be baked from frozen, they just need an extra minute or two in the oven.

If you're making roll out sugar cookies: Make your cookie dough, roll out sheets of dough to your desired thickness. The rolled out dough can then be frozen on a tray with pieces of parchment paper in between. When you're ready to cut out the cookies, remove a sheet of cookie dough and let it thaw for a few minutes, then cut out your cookies.

Hi! It's difficult to say what happening here without being in your kitchen, but I'd guess that the xanthan gum or tapioca starch is gelling with the liquid and forming the white spots. I'd suggest whisking all of the dry ingredients together first before adding any wet ingredients, this will ensure that the xanthan gum and starches are well dispersed throughout the flour. If you need more assistance, feel free to email us at CustomerService@bobsredmill.com or give us a call at 1-800-349-2173.

Hi Debra - 3-5 days in the refrigerator. Overtime the cookie dough will lose moisture, pick up flavors/scents from other items in your refrigerator, and the leavening agents (baking powder or baking soda) may lose their potency.