Slice and Bake Cookies
These buttery Slice and Bake Cookies are crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with sprinkles for a festive treat that’s easy to make and store.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar tightly packed
- 1 egg yolk large
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tablespoons colorful Nonpareils optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Cream together butter, sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg yolk, salt, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat to combine.
- Gradually mix in the flour until a dough forms.
- Fold in Nonpareils if using. Do not overmix.
- Divide dough in half and shape into 2-inch-wide logs.
- Wrap logs tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice logs into ¼-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on baking sheets.
- Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are just golden.
- Cool on baking sheet before serving or storing.
Notes
Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate and add extra sprinkles for a festive finish. Dough may be frozen up to 3 months.