Refrigerator Cookies
Refrigerator cookies consist of cookie dough that is made, shaped in a log or a block, then refrigerated for at least several hours before slicing and baking. These cookies can be made in advance and baked just a few at a time if desired.
Fast Facts
- Also known as: Icebox cookies and slice and bake cookies
- Dough can be made in advance
- Shape into a log or block
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap
- Refrigerate dough up to a week
- Can also be frozen
- If freezing, be sure to label with name of cookie and date
- If frozen, don't thaw dough, simply slice and bake a tad longer than refrigerated dough
- Frequently made in 1940s and 1950s
Refrigerator Cookies Types
Almost any cookie dough can be shaped and chilled before baking, but certain high-butter recipes work extremely well with this method. Some of the most common recipes are sugar cookies, butter cookies, shortbread and korova cookies. If slicing dough with chocolate, nuts or dried fruit in it, be sure to use a very sharp knife.
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