Here’s the best way to freeze drop, slice-and-bake, and cut-out cookie dough, and instructions for how to thaw and bake later ...

Gather your favorite cookie cutters and rolling pin, and let’s start baking! Cut out cookies are a classic Christmas treat ...

Slide the dough back onto a work surface. Cut out cookies with a snowflake ... Pipe designs onto the cookies and immediately sprinkle with the sanding sugar. Let set about 1 hour.

Transfer cookies to rack; cool. Gently reroll dough scraps between 2 sheets of parchment, chill and cut out more cookies.

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt ...

(A roll of slice-and-bake cookie dough is a nice treat to have on hand for someone who has just a baby or surgery and could use a meal.) Simply take a roll out of the freezer when you need it, slice ...