Brown Sugar Refrigerator Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup finely chopped nuts

Instructions

1. 1Cream the brown sugar, softened butter, vanilla, and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Blend in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, then fold in the chopped nuts.
2. 2Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and form it into a 10x3-inch rectangle. Wrap it tightly and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours until firm.
3. 3Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the chilled dough rectangle into 1/8-inch slices and arrange them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
4. 4Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until the edges turn light brown. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
5. 5Fold any additional dry ingredients or citrus zest into the flour mixture to build flavor.
6. 6Beat liquid flavorings into the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
7. 7Stir shredded coconut or other textured ingredients into the dough for extra crunch.
8. 8Transfer the finished cookies to a serving platter once they have cooled.
9. 9Mix the dough vigorously with a wooden spoon or electric mixer to build structure.
10. 10Keep the wrapped dough in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours to hydrate the flour.
11. 11Press the dough firmly into a rectangular log shape to prevent air pockets.
12. 12Slice the chilled dough cleanly with a sharp knife to ensure even baking.

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