Refrigerator Cookies

Refrigerator Cookies

This comes from a good friend and they sound delicious! I have not had refrigerator cookies in many many years. On my to cook list for sure. These can be tailored in many ways to make them different each time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups butter, room temp, 2 blocks, (4 sticks)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped, optional

Instructions
 

  • Cream together the butter and sugar, then add the vanilla, egg, and milk. Mix well.
  • Stir in the flour until well combined, then mix in the nuts if using those.
  • Shape the dough into logs and roll in wax/parchment paper. Place in the fridge for 2 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unwrap the logs and slice thinly and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes, transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.

To Decorate - Optional

  • 1. Feel free to dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate and let cool completely. 2 Dip half in melted chocolate then add colorful sprinkles or dots, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, etc. and let cool completely. 3. Drizzle the top with melted chocolate, making patterns, etc, adding sprinkles, etc. and allow to cool completely.

Notes

Low cost.
Recipe provided by good friend, Patti Stone.
United States.

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