Easy Refrigerator Cookie Dough
Refrigerator cookie dough is a quick & easy way to ensure you've got cookies ready to be baked at any time! Chill, slice & bake.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1½ cups + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt*
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
*If you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
EXTRAS - chopped nuts and sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixer beat the butter until creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes, add the granulated sugar first then the brown sugar, beating between each addition. Add the egg and vanilla and beat to combine, add the flour and salt, beat on low or stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
- If the dough is too soft to roll, then refrigerate for 30 minutes, divide the dough into two and roll each portion into a log, wrap in parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 3 days. The dough can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Remove the rolls from the fridge and cut into ¼" inch slices, place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, sprinkle with nuts and sprinkles if desired, chill while the oven is pre-heating, approximately 15 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool 5-10 minutes on the cookie sheet then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
Because the refrigerated logs will flatten a bit in the fridge, you can easily shape them into a circle after slicing.
Store the baked cooled cookie in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5, bring to room temperature before serving.
You can also freeze the raw dough, place the plastic or parchment-wrapped logs in a freezer-friendly bag and keep them frozen for up to 3 months. Let thaw enough that you can cut through them.
The cooled baked cookies can be frozen in an airtight freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
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