Refrigerator Cookies
📜 Collection: Unknown Three | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful recipe for classic Refrigerator Cookies loaded with pecans and rich butter. These slice-and-bake cookies offer a wonderful crispy texture and are perfect to prep ahead.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 12 mins | 8 hours | 24 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Knife
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | Butter | Softened |
| 5 cups | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar | Granulated |
| 3 | Eggs | Whole |
| 1 cup | Pecans | Chopped |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla | Extract |
Instructions
Step 1: Dough Preparation
- Cream 1 lb butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add 3 eggs to the mixture and beat well.
- Add 5 cups flour and 1 cup pecans, mixing until just incorporated.
- Add 1 tsp vanilla and mix until fully combined.
Step 2: Shaping and Baking
- Shape the dough into rolls, wrap tightly, and chill in the refrigerator overnight until firm.
- Slice the chilled dough about 1/8-inch thick using a sharp knife.
- Place slices on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F until edges are lightly golden brown and set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dough rolls can be wrapped and kept in the refrigerator overnight, or frozen for up to one month before slicing and baking.
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