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All-in-One Cookie Dough

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes about 30

Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 large egg yolks

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)

      Cook's Notes

To make ahead: Refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.

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All-in-One Cookie Dough

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes about 30

All-in-One Cookie Dough

All-in-One Cookie Dough

All-in-One Cookie Dough

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes about 30

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes about 30

Yield: Makes about 30

Makes about 30

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)

Directions

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add yolks, one at a time, scraping the bowl after each addition. Add vanilla. With mixer on low, add flour; mix just until combined. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm, about 1 hour.

Citrus or Spice: Whisk 1 tablespoon grated lemon, lime, or orange zest (or a combination), or 1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice into the flour before adding it to the butter mixture.

      Cook's Notes

To make ahead: Refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.

Cook’s Notes

To make ahead: Refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 3 months.

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48 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  13

4 star values:

                                  9

3 star values:

                                  14

2 star values:

                                  9

1 star values:

                                  3

48 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  13

4 star values:

                                  9

3 star values:

                                  14

2 star values:

                                  9

1 star values:

                                  3

48 Ratings

5 star values:

                                  13

4 star values:

                                  9

3 star values:

                                  14

2 star values:

                                  9

1 star values:

                                  3
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Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

09/08/2011

                sounds great and can't wait to try... To themadhatter: Directions
                
                On a large piece of parchment or waxed paper, gently form 1/2 recipe all-in-one cookie dough into an 8-inch log.
                
                Fold one short end of paper over log; wedge a baking sheet against log. Holding other end of paper at an angle, push baking sheet against log while pulling on paper, creating a smooth, compact log.
                
                Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gently roll log in desired topping to coat; wrap in parchment. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
                
                Unwrap log, and place on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
                
                Place rounds on parchment-lined baking sheets, 1 inch apart. Bake until pale golden, 13 to 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

06/22/2011

                OK... so the dough tastes really really good, but now what. The rest of the instructions are missing. How long do I bake them and at what temp? The jelly stripes look great, but how do I do it? Are there links to other recipes or instructions? That would be nice. I have the dough finished I guess I'll just have to ad-lib. Not funny!!!  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

06/06/2011

                no comment  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/19/2010

                This is an excellent recipe.  I made linzer cookies and candy cane shaped cookies dipped in chocolate and crushed nuts.
                The variations are endless but most importantly, they taste
                so good.  This is a go-to recipe for every occasion.  Thanks
                Martha.  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

06/16/2009

                These are my go-to cookies.  I've made the thumbprint cookies with many different kinds of jam and Nutella and everyone loves them.  The recipe is so easy and quick.  A favorite!  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

01/11/2009

                I  have substituted almond extract, but I only used 1/4 t.  It can overpower the cookie.  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

01/01/2009

                Used 1/2 white whole wheat and 1/2 unbleached white flour (both King Arthur brand), dough easy to work, makes exactly what is indicated for various kinds, used recipe from magazine and have not compared online recipe for accuracy.  Pretzels with lemon rind, sprinkled coarse sugar and the thumb print with raspberry preserves will be added to our favorites.  Delicious, easy and quick!  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/26/2008

                aggs = eggs (I am still struggling to catch up from yesterday))  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/26/2008

                How much applesauce do you use to substitute for how many aggs?  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/23/2008

                I use salted butter and they were perfect.  We made cookie candy canes with half red and half white dough.  Wtih the extra dough, I rolled it and made cut-outs.   I will use this recipe often!  It's easy to work with and tastes delicious.  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/16/2008

                Twiddlebug, applesauce is an excellent substitute for eggs in a dessert recipe.
                
                As for salted vs. unsalted butter, I prefer to use unsalted.  However, when I run out - which is rare - I use salted butter  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/15/2008

                Unsalted butter has a lower moisture content which improves the quality of the product whether it's cookies, cake or pastry.  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/15/2008

                I believe unsalted butter is used  in order to perfectly control the amount of salt in a recipe. Some brands of butter are much saltier than others.
                 I like the little extra, too, but I've also had cookies that were too salty.  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/15/2008

                ellysun, as you've probably noticed, martha only uses the best and freshest of ingredients.  unsalted butter is called for because it is typically fresher, as salt acts as a preservative (therefore, in theory, salted butter may have been sitting on that shelf longer).  however, i don't always follow this rule - if i know my salted butter is fresh then i use it!  no biggie - a tiny bit of extra salt actually makes cookies taste better if you ask me ; )  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/15/2008

                This recipe is another example of using unsalted butter and adding salt.  Can someone please explain this?  Is there some other benefit to unsalted butter?  Thanks :)  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/15/2008

                to replace eggs you can use a product call Egg Replacer found at nicer grocery stores like Central Market if you are in Texas  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/15/2008

                Use a tablespoon of vinegar instead of eggs.  It works great, you won't miss the eggs.  Add a little extra milk or water to desired consistancy to replace the moisture you would get from the eggs.  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/10/2008

                It is the milk protein that causes dairy allergies. Eggs are not dairy products. If there is a true egg allergy, use an egg substitute  bought in most health food stores.  If the allergy is to milk protein,  you can substitute the butter for a margarine that doesn't have milk in it. We use Earth Balance, which I buy in a health food store ( like Whole Foods). it works great in baking. It gets very soft quickly so you may wan to refrigerate the dough before you work with it.  Good luck!  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/10/2008

                What do you substitute eggs with for dairy allergies? just curious  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/09/2008

                We also have dairy allergies in our familys.  I substitute an olive oil based margarine for butter and rice milk for cows milk in my all my baking.  You would never know any different in the taste testing!  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/09/2008

                Of course!  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/09/2008

                Can Almond Extract be used instead of Vanilla?  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/09/2008

                since my granddaughter has a milk allergy, i was wondering if i would be able to substitute crisco instead of the butter  

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

09/08/2011

                sounds great and can't wait to try... To themadhatter: Directions
                
                On a large piece of parchment or waxed paper, gently form 1/2 recipe all-in-one cookie dough into an 8-inch log.
                
                Fold one short end of paper over log; wedge a baking sheet against log. Holding other end of paper at an angle, push baking sheet against log while pulling on paper, creating a smooth, compact log.
                
                Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gently roll log in desired topping to coat; wrap in parchment. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
                
                Unwrap log, and place on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
                
                Place rounds on parchment-lined baking sheets, 1 inch apart. Bake until pale golden, 13 to 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.  

Rating: Unrated

Rating: Unrated

06/22/2011

                OK... so the dough tastes really really good, but now what. The rest of the instructions are missing. How long do I bake them and at what temp? The jelly stripes look great, but how do I do it? Are there links to other recipes or instructions? That would be nice. I have the dough finished I guess I'll just have to ad-lib. Not funny!!!  

Rating: Unrated

06/06/2011

                no comment  

Rating: Unrated

12/19/2010

                This is an excellent recipe.  I made linzer cookies and candy cane shaped cookies dipped in chocolate and crushed nuts.
                The variations are endless but most importantly, they taste
                so good.  This is a go-to recipe for every occasion.  Thanks
                Martha.  

Rating: Unrated

06/16/2009

                These are my go-to cookies.  I've made the thumbprint cookies with many different kinds of jam and Nutella and everyone loves them.  The recipe is so easy and quick.  A favorite!  

Rating: Unrated

01/11/2009

                I  have substituted almond extract, but I only used 1/4 t.  It can overpower the cookie.  

Rating: Unrated

01/01/2009

                Used 1/2 white whole wheat and 1/2 unbleached white flour (both King Arthur brand), dough easy to work, makes exactly what is indicated for various kinds, used recipe from magazine and have not compared online recipe for accuracy.  Pretzels with lemon rind, sprinkled coarse sugar and the thumb print with raspberry preserves will be added to our favorites.  Delicious, easy and quick!  

Rating: Unrated

12/26/2008

                aggs = eggs (I am still struggling to catch up from yesterday))  


                    
                How much applesauce do you use to substitute for how many aggs?  

Rating: Unrated

12/23/2008

                I use salted butter and they were perfect.  We made cookie candy canes with half red and half white dough.  Wtih the extra dough, I rolled it and made cut-outs.   I will use this recipe often!  It's easy to work with and tastes delicious.  

Rating: Unrated

12/16/2008

                Twiddlebug, applesauce is an excellent substitute for eggs in a dessert recipe.
                
                As for salted vs. unsalted butter, I prefer to use unsalted.  However, when I run out - which is rare - I use salted butter  

Rating: Unrated

12/15/2008

                Unsalted butter has a lower moisture content which improves the quality of the product whether it's cookies, cake or pastry.  


                    
                I believe unsalted butter is used  in order to perfectly control the amount of salt in a recipe. Some brands of butter are much saltier than others.
                 I like the little extra, too, but I've also had cookies that were too salty.  


                    
                ellysun, as you've probably noticed, martha only uses the best and freshest of ingredients.  unsalted butter is called for because it is typically fresher, as salt acts as a preservative (therefore, in theory, salted butter may have been sitting on that shelf longer).  however, i don't always follow this rule - if i know my salted butter is fresh then i use it!  no biggie - a tiny bit of extra salt actually makes cookies taste better if you ask me ; )  


                    
                This recipe is another example of using unsalted butter and adding salt.  Can someone please explain this?  Is there some other benefit to unsalted butter?  Thanks :)  


                    
                to replace eggs you can use a product call Egg Replacer found at nicer grocery stores like Central Market if you are in Texas  


                    
                Use a tablespoon of vinegar instead of eggs.  It works great, you won't miss the eggs.  Add a little extra milk or water to desired consistancy to replace the moisture you would get from the eggs.  

Rating: Unrated

12/10/2008

                It is the milk protein that causes dairy allergies. Eggs are not dairy products. If there is a true egg allergy, use an egg substitute  bought in most health food stores.  If the allergy is to milk protein,  you can substitute the butter for a margarine that doesn't have milk in it. We use Earth Balance, which I buy in a health food store ( like Whole Foods). it works great in baking. It gets very soft quickly so you may wan to refrigerate the dough before you work with it.  Good luck!  


                    
                What do you substitute eggs with for dairy allergies? just curious  

Rating: Unrated

12/09/2008

                We also have dairy allergies in our familys.  I substitute an olive oil based margarine for butter and rice milk for cows milk in my all my baking.  You would never know any different in the taste testing!  


                    
                Of course!  


                    
                Can Almond Extract be used instead of Vanilla?  


                    
                since my granddaughter has a milk allergy, i was wondering if i would be able to substitute crisco instead of the butter  

All Reviews for All-in-One Cookie Dough

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All Reviews for All-in-One Cookie Dough

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