Kittencals Slice N Bake Refrigerator Cookies Recipes

KITTENCAL'S BUTTERY CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES W/ ICING THAT HARDENS

Steps:

• For cookies; in a large bowl combine butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extract; beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
• In another bowl combine the flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the butter mixture until well blended.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
• Set oven to 400°F.
• Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (do not grease cookie sheets use parchment paper only).
• On a very lightly floured surface roll out the dough into about 1/4-inch thickness.
• Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
• Place cookies 2-inches apart on cookie sheet.
• Bake 4-6 minutes.
• Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely before icing.
• For the frosting; in a small bowl mix the confectioners sugar with milk (start with 1-2 tablespoons, you will likely need more milk for the perfect spreading consistency).
• Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until the icing is smooth and glossy (if the icing is too thick add in a small amount more of corn syrup).
• Divide into as many separate bowls as you wish for different colours.
• Add in food colouring until desired intensity is achieved.
• Paint the icing over the cookies using a brush, or dip edges of cookies into icing.
• Allow to set on waxed paper.

KITTENCAL'S SLICE N' BAKE REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl cream the butter with sugar for about 3 minutes.
• Add in egg yolk and both extracts; beat until no sugar granules remain.
• Beat in vanilla pudding mix until combined.
• In a small bowl combine the flour with baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and beat until combined (the mixture will be dry and slightly crumbly).
• Remove the dough to a surface and gently knead the dough until it comes together (this will take only a few seconds).
• Roll into one large log or two smaller logs.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until hard (about 4 or more hours).
• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice into slightly over 1/4-inch thickness (you may coat the slices in sugar if desired).
• Place onto a greased baking sheet/s.
• Bake for about 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Allow to sit and harden slightly in the pan before removing (the cookies will harden upon sitting in the pan).

SLICE-AND-BAKE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in 1-1/2 cups "extras". Shape into a 15x2-in. roll; wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill 2 hours or up to 1 week. , To bake, cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes; remove to wire racks.

VERSATILE SLICE 'N' BAKE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide into three portions. If desired, add candied fruit to one portion. Shape each into a 5-in. roll; place in a freezer bag. Seal and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen dough: Remove from the freezer 1 hour before baking. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with nonpareils and jimmies if desired. , Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Frost with melted chocolate chips and sprinkle with nuts if desired.

SLICE COOKIES (REFRIGERATOR COOKIES)

Steps:

• Filling: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in coconut and nuts; chill.
• Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, chocolate, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended. Stir in flour, blending thoroughly. Knead to form a smooth ball. Shape into a rectangle; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.
• Roll dough, between 2 pieces of wax paper, into a 14 x 4 x 1/2-inch rectangle; remove the top piece of paper. Shape cream cheese mixture into a 14-inch roll; place on the dough. Roll dough around the filling; seal the edges. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Heat oven to 375°F Spray cookie sheets with nonstick vegetable spray.
• Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices. Place on prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until delicately browned. Cool for 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheets; cool on a wire rack.

KITTENCAL'S BEST NANAIMO BARS (NO BAKE)

Steps:

• For bottom layer: In a double boiler, or on the stove element (on low heat) melt the first 3 ingredients, remove from heat; add in the egg, stir to combine and thicken. Stir in cracker crumbs, coconut and chopped nuts.
• For microwave method; melt the butter with sugar in microwave until the butter is completely melted, removing one time to stir (you do not have to cook until very hot) mix in cocoa powder until well combined, then vigorously whisk in eggs until combined, then stir in remaining ingredients (the mixture will be thick so I always mix with my hands).
• Press firmly into prepared ungreased 8 x 8-inch square pan.
• For the middle layer: cream butter, half and half, custard powder and icing sugar; beat until light and creamy.
• Spread over the bottom layer; refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
• For the topping: In the microwave, or on top of the stove, on low heat, melt the chocolate squares with the 4 Tbsp butter; stirring to combine adding in the whipping cream for a more creamier texture if desired.
• Pour evenly over the middle creamy layer (smooth out with a spoon to even out if necessary).
• Refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting.

SLICE 'N' BAKE FRUITCAKE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in raisins and cherries. , Shape dough into two 2-in.-thick logs; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Cut logs into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.