Versatile Slice ‘N’ Bake Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped mixed candied fruit, optional
• Nonpareils, jimmies, melted semisweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts, optional

1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Divide into three portions. If desired, add candied fruit to one portion. Shape each into a 5-in. roll; place in a freezer bag. Seal and freeze for up to 3 months.
3. To use frozen dough: Remove from the freezer 1 hour before baking. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on
4. coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with nonpareils and jimmies if desired.
5. Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-14 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Frost with melted chocolate chips and sprinkle with nuts if desired.

butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, baking soda, salt, mixed candied fruit, jimmies

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/versatile-slice-n-bake-cookies/ (may not work)