The time-saving dessert trick you need for the holidays
During the holidays there's nothing more fun than indulging in delicious food and drink with friends and family. But even with the best of intentions, a great host can run out of time. Cue this smart holiday baking shortcut: cookie dough that's prepped ahead of time and stored away in the freezer. Make the dough this month, so you're stocked and ready when entertaining season hits.
In the video: To make the freezer-favourite icebox cookie, roll out the dough into a log, wrap it in wax paper, and freeze for up to a month.
Here are three delicious recipes that freeze well:
Chocolate and cherry shortbread icebox cookies
Sugar-crusted chocolate slice cookie
Maple-walnut icebox cookie
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