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Four varieties of slice and bake cookies stacked on a cooling rack

Slice And Bake Cookies

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Description

Master the art of elegant refrigerator cookies with these versatile base recipes that yield four distinct, sophisticated flavors. Perfect for gifting or holiday entertaining, these crisp, shortbread-style treats offer a professional finish with minimal active preparation time.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for vanilla base)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for chocolate base)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 4 oz white chocolate, melted
  • 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugars for the vanilla base until light and fluffy, then mix in vanilla, salt, and flour until just combined.
  2. Divide vanilla dough in half; fold chai spices into one portion and dark chocolate with dried cherries into the other.
  3. Prepare the chocolate base by creaming butter and sugar, then adding vanilla, salt, flour, and cocoa powder.
  4. Divide chocolate dough in half; mix hazelnuts into one portion and peppermint extract with chopped chocolate into the other.
  5. Form dough into 8-9 inch logs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Roll chilled logs in sugar or nut coatings as desired, then slice into rounds.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-18 minutes until matte and firm; cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Dip cooled peppermint cookies in melted white chocolate and top with crushed candy canes.

Notes

To ensure perfectly round cookies, rotate the dough logs every 30 minutes during the first hour of chilling. If the dough crumbles while slicing, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly before continuing with a very sharp, thin-bladed knife.

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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