Best Vanilla Spice Slice And Bake Cookies Recipes

GIANT SPICE COOKIES

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I heard this cookie recipe over the radio about 1950-shortly after my husband and I married. The big spicy treats are so nice and chewy, they remain my favorite to this day. -Sandy Pyeatt, Tacoma, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 10 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup molasses
6 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, ginger and baking soda. Stir in water, molasses and vanilla and mix well. Roll into 10 balls. , Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until surface cracks and cookies are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SLICE-AND-BAKE COOKIES

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"I love this cookie dough since it's so versatile," relates Monica Gibbons of Dayton, Ohio. "You can add any kind of chips or nuts you like."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups "extras" (any one or combination of the following: chocolate, butterscotch, toffee or peanut butter chips, chopped candied cherries or nuts)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

VANILLA SPICE SLICE AND BAKE COOKIES

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I love slice and bake cookies. You can dip half of the cookie in white or chocolate icing if you like. I leave them plain usually. Make this dough and put it in your freezer until ready to use.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 80 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer, gradually adding sugar and beating well. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Combine flour, soda, salt and spices; add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in pecans.
Shape dough into two 12-inch rolls. Wrap in wax paper and chill at least two hours.
Unwrap rolls and cut into 1/4-inch slices and place on ungreased (or Silpat-lined) baking sheets.
Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly on baking sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Note: Dough can be frozen for several months. Slice dough while frozen and bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 25.3, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 0.4