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Slice And Bake Cookies

Delicious, customizable, and easy-to-make Slice And Bake Cookies that come together in under 30 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 226 grams unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 100 grams granulated sugar
  • 50 grams light brown sugar, tightly packed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract Optional
  • 295 grams all-purpose flour Sifted
  • 2 ½ tablespoons colorful nonpareils Optional for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Ensure unsalted butter is at room temperature.
  2. In a mixer, blend softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg yolk, salt, vanilla extract, and optional almond extract.
  4. Gradually add sifted all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the dough if necessary, and roll it into logs. Wrap each log tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Unwrap the dough and slice into ¼-inch rounds. Optionally, press colorful nonpareils onto the edges.
  3. Arrange slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space for spreading.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges.
  5. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 1 week. For longer storage, freeze the sliced cookies before baking.