The Ultimate Refrigerator Cookie

 

1

cup packed brown sugar

1

cup butter or margarine, softened

1

teaspoon vanilla

1

egg

3

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon baking soda

1/2

teaspoon salt

2

cups powdered sugar

2

tablespoons milk or half-and-half

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

Food color, if desired

Betty Crocker® colored gels, sprinkles and sugars, if desired

• 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.