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The Ultimate Refrigerator Cookie

Slice and bake refrigerated cookies get all dressed up for the holidays!

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 3 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose or unbleached flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• Food color, if desired
• Betty Crocker® colored gels, sprinkles and sugars, if desired

Directions

1. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.
2. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into roll, about 2 inches in diameter and about 8 inches long. Wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
3. Heat oven to 375ºF. Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
4. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and the food color until smooth and spreadable. Frost cookies and decorate with colored gels, sprinkles and sugars.

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