Everything Sugar Cookie (Dough!) by PW

By srumbel

Ree Drummond is making freezer food for her friend and assistant Haley to enjoy after she has a baby. Ree assembles her Mean Green Pasta Casserole and a batch of White Bean and Sausage Soup for easy dinners. For sweet treats that also freeze well, Ree also makes Everything Sugar Cookie (Dough!) to slice and bake and Peanut Butter Cup Bites. Then she packs it all up to hand over to the grateful and adorable mom-to-be.
from thepioneerwoman.com

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 sticks (2 cups) salted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 cups crushed pretzel sticks (crush in a plastic bag with a rolling pin)
• 2 cups toffee bits, such as Heath
• 2 cups crushed potato chips (crush in a plastic bag with your hands)

Preparation

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the sugar and butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat on medium speed until just combined. Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix everything on low speed until just combined. Stir in the pretzels. toffee bits and potato chips until you have an even mix.

Using waxed paper, roll the dough into 3 logs (each about 12 inches long). If you want to enjoy these later, wrap the waxed paper logs in plastic wrap and pop in the freezer

When ready to bake from fresh or frozen, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

Slice the dough into 3/4-inch-thick slices with a sharp knife (no need to thaw), place on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the edges are light brown and the middle has set, about 15 minutes. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield: 4 dozen