Toffee Refrigerator Cookies

By cooksalot

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heath bar toffee bits
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl or mixer. 3-4 minutes, or until fluffy and lightened in color.
Mix in egg and vanilla extract and beat until incorporated, then gradually mix in flour and salt, if using, until dough comes together. If too dry, add 1 teaspoon water at a time until dough is smooth.
Lay out 2 large pieces of plastic wrap on your workstation, then divide dough in half and place each half on a piece of plastic wrap.
Roll each dough half into a long log, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until dough is firm and chilled.
(Transfer dough to freezer if saving for later.)
When ready, preheat oven to 375º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut 1/4-inch slices off cookie log and place on trays. Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.
Remove from oven and serve hot!