Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies

Stock your freezer with sprinkle-studded logs of dough and you’re only 12 minutes away from warm cookies. Perfect for last-minute holiday guests!

By @justataste

Original recipe source

Cook time: 12 minutes

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 0 sprinkles

Instructions

1. Prepare the cookie dough by mixing butter and sugar until creamy.
2. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
3. Gradually add flour to the mixture and mix until a dough forms.
4. Stir in sprinkles to the dough.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log.
6. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and freeze until firm.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Slice the dough logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
9. Place the cookie slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.