When the time (or craving) comes, slice and bake up a batch of these deliciously dippable cookies! They’re tender inside and a little bit crisp on the edges, the stuff holiday dreams are made of!
The Best Butter Cookies
We love make-ahead recipes and these cookies definitely fit the bill! Keep the dough in the refrigerator or the freezer for any time a cookie craving comes on. Just slice and bake! Icebox cookies are perfect for mailing, too! Layer cooled cookies between sheets of parchment paper, place them in a zippered bag, and then in a tin or gift box. Serve with some Homemade Hot Chocolate for dipping.
Icebox Cookie Ingredients
BUTTER It’s hard to find substitutions here… refrigerator cookies just aren’t the same unless they are made with real butter, preferably unsalted. But if dairy really is off the menu, it’s possible to use shortening, coconut oil, or vegan margarine. Truly in this case, butter is best. EGG yolks give these cookies a melt-in-your-mouth texture and an unforgettably rich flavor. To separate the egg yolks, just crack an egg and transfer it back and forth between the two halves of the eggshell, allowing the white to fall into a bowl underneath. (Add the white to an omelet or even egg muffins).
Variations
Decorate with chocolate drizzle and crushed peanut for a gooey chocolate peanut version. Add a couple of tablespoons of cocoa powder for a chocolate version or a scoop of creamy peanut butter for a peanut butter version. We also like to add mini chocolate chips, oatmeal, or even a whole almond pressed into the top of each cookie.
How to Make Butter Cookies (overview)
A stand mixer will make combining the ingredients easier since the dough will be firm.
Don’t skip chilling the dough. This hardens the butter so the cookies retain their shape during baking.
Storage
Cookie dough will keep in the fridge for about 5 days, wrapped in parchment paper and plastic wrap. Freeze butter cookie dough for up to two months tightly wrapped and labeled with the date on it. Let the dough thaw in the refrigerator. Slice, bake, and serve!
Festive Holiday Treats
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