Easy Refrigerator Cookies

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Once you prepare the dough, it can be saved (even frozen!) to be used later. Perfect for when your young student informs you he volunteered a dozen cookies ... tomorrow!

Easy Refrigerator Cookies
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Servings:
42
Yield:
7 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 42 servings

  • 1 cup butter

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, cream the butter with the white sugar and brown sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, mix in the nuts. Divide dough into 3 equal parts, shape each piece into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap logs in wax paper and chill for 3 hours or overnight.

  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut dough logs into 1/4 inch slices and place them on an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until light brown.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

123 Calories
6g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 42
Calories 123
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 122mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 52mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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