How to Make Basic Slice & Bake Refrigerator Cookies

These are quick and easy to make ahead of time and store in the freezer to use when needed. Refrigerator cookies are a good basic cookie that can be used for decorating on holidays (great fun for the kiddos), or for Church charity projects. Keep some on hand for anytime you need a quick batch of cookies.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 ¾ Cup Sifted flour
• ¾ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Baking powder
• ½ tsp Baking Soda
• 1 Cup Butter
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla

1. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and soda. Then cream together butter and sugar in a bowl, until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one by one. Add vanilla. Add the dry ingredients slowly to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.

2. Shape dough into 1 1/2- to 2-inch rolls. Wrap in foil. Chill 3 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Cut into slices 1/8- to 1/4- inch thick.

3. Bake on ungreased baking sheets at 375 degrees 10 to 12 minutes.

4. Remove from baking sheets and cool for 10 minutes before decorating or eating. Enjoy! (But save some for tomorrow...)

Tips & Warnings

• For chocolate: substitute ¼ cup cocoa for the same amount of sugar.
• For orange flavored cookies, add 1/4 cup of orange flavored drink mix (Tang is good).