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sugar cookie dough

chicish — Fri, 09 May 2014 18:07:54 GMT

never having made sugar cookies before, can i make the cookie dough and refrigerate it if i don't want to roll and cut them the same day? thank you.

Re: sugar cookie dough

GloriBee — Fri, 09 May 2014 18:15:29 GMT

Yes, you can. You can even freeze it. It is actually easier to roll out if it is cold, if you are making cutout cookies. Still, you might find it easier to work with if left out of the fridge a bit. If making cutout cookies, work in batches, leaving some dough in the fridge until ready to roll out. It gets super sticky and hard to work with if it gets too soft.

Re: sugar cookie dough

chicish — Fri, 09 May 2014 18:29:49 GMT

oh thank you so much gloria. that helps me greatly

Re: sugar cookie dough

GloriBee — Fri, 09 May 2014 18:32:30 GMT

On 5/9/2014 chicish said:
oh thank you so much gloria. that helps me greatly

Happy to help!

Re: sugar cookie dough

chicish — Fri, 09 May 2014 19:20:56 GMT

if i may ask one more thing...if the dough is too sticky (even if chilled), do i use confectioners sugar or more flour to roll it out? thanks again. to help me roll it out, anyway.

Re: sugar cookie dough

GloriBee — Fri, 09 May 2014 19:25:36 GMT

On 5/9/2014 chicish said:
if i may ask one more thing...if the dough is too sticky (even if chilled), do i use confectioners sugar or more flour to roll it out? thanks again.

Use a little flour, but not too much. Too much flour will make the cookies tough.

Sprinkle a bit of flour on your work surface and, using your hand, put a bit on your rolling pin, spreading it all around (it will look like a dusting of flour on the rolling pin).

Depending upon how many batches of dough you have to roll out, you will have to repeat this, but use the flour sparingly.

Re: sugar cookie dough

lulu2 — Fri, 09 May 2014 19:34:32 GMT

My favorite sugar cookie recipes instructs you to chill the dough for a few hours. I divide it before I chill it. If you do not chill it, it is far too sticky.

Re: sugar cookie dough

chicish — Fri, 09 May 2014 19:45:33 GMT

thank you, again, gloria...and thank you, as well, lulu2. all advice is much appreciated.

Re: sugar cookie dough

Zhills — Fri, 09 May 2014 20:01:40 GMT

If you want to roll out and cut out, I applaud you. However, you can roll the chilled dough into a ball and flatten with a glass (flat bottom) dipped in sugar or roll the dough into a long roll in waxed paper or Saran wrap (when it is slightly chilled it is easy to make round) and cut into slices and bake as many as wanted. Enjoy your cookies!

Re: sugar cookie dough

chicish — Fri, 09 May 2014 22:50:23 GMT

zhills, i would if i could!! i've been asked to make star-shaped sugar cookies (with decoration) for a star-themed birthday party on sunday. i can bake a mean cake, but cookies are a new deal for me. i make rugelach with much the same rolling and slicing technique, instead of individually, and it is much easier, but this time i have to deliver as specified!! happy mothers day to all you lovely ladies. vicki (chicish)

Re: sugar cookie dough

GloriBee — Mon, 12 May 2014 18:35:51 GMT

On 5/9/2014 chicish said:
zhills, i would if i could!! i've been asked to make star-shaped sugar cookies (with decoration) for a star-themed birthday party on sunday. i can bake a mean cake, but cookies are a new deal for me. i make rugelach with much the same rolling and slicing technique, instead of individually, and it is much easier, but this time i have to deliver as specified!! happy mothers day to all you lovely ladies. vicki (chicish)

Glad to have been of help! How did the cookies turn out?

Gloria

Re: sugar cookie dough

chicish — Tue, 13 May 2014 13:07:59 GMT

hi gloria. oh boy, they turned out really, really well. thank you so much for your help...

i know where to turn next time should further baking requests come in. i hope you enjoyed your weekend. vicki

Re: sugar cookie dough

GloriBee — Wed, 14 May 2014 14:50:53 GMT

On 5/13/2014 chicish said:
hi gloria. oh boy, they turned out really, really well. thank you so much for your help...

i know where to turn next time should further baking requests come in. i hope you enjoyed your weekend. vicki

Great! Thanks for the update! I am so glad! Ask any time!

Just to warn you, you are now the go-to person whenever someone wants cutout sugar cookies!

Re: sugar cookie dough

chicish — Fri, 16 May 2014 00:45:28 GMT

ha. unless they read the entire thread...then the truth will be known!!!

thank you gloria.