Refrigerator Cookies

By carmen-2

Refrigerator cookies are east to make when you have a little time and need to prepare for a event. These as great for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound butter
• 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2-3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher style flake salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts

Details

Adapted from penzeys.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cream together the butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour, baking soda and salt. Fold in the nuts. Roll the dough into a log about 11/2 inches in diameter and wrap in waxed paper. Freeze for 1 hour or refrigerate for several hours.

Preheat oven the 350°. Remove the dough from the freezer and thinly slice, about 1/4-inch thick. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.