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Easy Festive Store-Bought Dough Summer Cookies

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A quick and easy recipe to transform store-bought cookie dough into festive summer cookies with homemade flair, perfect for gatherings and busy days.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces (450 grams) store-bought cookie dough (chocolate chip or sugar cookie dough preferred)
  • 1/3 cup (40 grams) festive sprinkles
  • Zest of one medium lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (25 grams) coarse sugar for sprinkling
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1/4 cup (40 grams) mini chocolate chips (if using plain dough)
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
  • 1/3 cup (50 grams) fresh or frozen summer berries, lightly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, crumble the 16 ounces (450 grams) of store-bought cookie dough into smaller chunks.
  3. Add the lemon zest and vanilla extract to the dough. Fold gently but thoroughly to combine.
  4. Mix in the festive sprinkles carefully to avoid coloring the dough too much.
  5. Fold in any optional add-ins such as mini chocolate chips, nuts, or berries gently.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to prevent spreading and improve texture.
  7. Portion the dough using a cookie scoop or spoons into rounded tablespoons, spacing them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  8. Lightly sprinkle 2 tablespoons (25 grams) of coarse sugar on top of each dough mound.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
  10. Remove from oven and transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Cool completely for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and improve texture.’, ‘Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.’, ‘Watch oven temperature carefully; use an oven thermometer if possible.’, ‘Fold in add-ins gently to avoid tough dough.’, ‘Space cookies about 2 inches apart to prevent merging.’, ‘Adjust baking time for softer or crunchier cookies.’, ‘Cookies taste better after resting overnight as flavors deepen.’, ‘For vegan or gluten-free options, choose appropriate store-bought dough and adapt add-ins.’]

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Keywords: store-bought cookie dough, summer cookies, festive cookies, quick cookies, easy baking, chocolate chip cookies, sprinkles, lemon zest

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