Do-ahead cookies? Called icebox cookies or refrigerator cookies, they're super easy. All you do is make the dough, tuck it in the fridge, then slice and bake it later.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 66
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, salt and baking soda. Divide dough in half. Stir 1/2 teaspoon food color into 1 half, or stir 1/2 teaspoon of different food colors into each half. Cover both halves and refrigerate 1 hour.
- On very lightly floured surface, shape each halfof dough into 2 strips, each about 9x2 1/2 inches. Layer strips, alternating colors; press together. Wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Cut dough into 1/8-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices about 1 inch apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or just until edges are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to coolingrack; cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
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Raynard Ford
fordr@hotmail.comOverall, I thought these cookies were pretty good.
Milen Nachev
m-nachev96@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.
Dad khan Khaliq
dadk87@hotmail.comThese cookies are a bit too crumbly, but they still taste good.
Muneer pee cee
m.c52@gmail.comI love that these cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen.
Bi Li
libi21@gmail.comThese cookies are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.
Tahir chaudhary
tahir@hotmail.comI've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect.
Sp33dy Gaming
g-s63@yahoo.comThese cookies are perfect for a party or potluck.
Rammaya Gurung
g-r2@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate and vanilla together, but these cookies were surprisingly good.
Ibiye Douglas
douglas11@yahoo.comThese cookies were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it.
Abundance Odinaose
odinaose_abundance@yahoo.comI had some trouble getting the dough to come together, but once I did, the cookies turned out great.
Digital Rage
rdigital84@gmail.comThese cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Mojo Kidii
kidii.mojo@hotmail.comI made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste great.
Aahill Ali
ali-aahill53@yahoo.comThese cookies were delicious! I loved the combination of the chocolate and vanilla dough.
ISHA CONTEH
isha@yahoo.comI've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're soft and chewy and the frosting is perfect.
Darlynn Harris
harris.darlynn@gmail.comThese cookies were a hit at my party! They're so easy to make and they look so impressive.