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10 Ways to Fancy Up Sugar Cookie Dough

Last updated on November 1, 2018. Originally posted on November 1, 2018 by Lalaine. Leave a Comment

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10 Ways to Fancy Up Sugar Cookie Dough! Turn refrigerated sugar cookie dough into gourmet cookie flavors by adding simple ingredients!

4 cookie flavors using refrigerated sugar cookie dough on a baking sheet
10 Ways to Fancy Up Sugar Cookie Dough

I love making edible gifts but with how hectic the season gets, sometimes, I just don’t have the energy to bake from scratch. My ultimate baking essential? Refrigerated sugar cookie dough!

Sugar cookies are not only perfect for decorating but are also a great canvas for various flavor combinations. Whether using your favorite recipe or pre-made, you can easily spruce up your sugar cookie dough into gourmet treats by adding nuts, chocolate chips, citrus zest, toffee bits, extracts or spices.

4 cookie flavors using refrigerated sugar cookie dough on a baking sheet

I was able to come up with four delicious cookie varieties by simply tossing in a handful of simple ingredients to the cookie dough. Along with the toffee espresso, savory rosemary and parmesan, ginger doodles and cranberry orange you’ll find on the recipe card below, here are a few more ideas on how to level up your next batch of cookies.

Delicious Ways to Fancy Up Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough

  • Add lemon zest and dried blueberries to the sugar cookie dough for a refreshing lemony treat.
  • To make salted caramel thumbprints, roll sugar cookie dough into balls, press down in the center to make an indentation, fill the center with caramel and sprinkle dough with sea salt before baking.
  • Dip one end of baked and cooled sugar cookies in melted white chocolate and then roll in crushed peppermint candies for the perfect Christmas hostess gift!
  • Toss in shredded coconut, dried pineapples, and macadamia nuts to the sugar cookie dough for a tropical twist.
  • Add quick oats, raisins, chopped walnuts, and cinnamon to the dough for quick oatmeal cookies.
  • Spread hazelnut chocolate between two baked and cooled sugar cookies and then sprinkle tops with powdered sugar. Kids can’t get enough of these chocolatey snacks!
  • With a rolling pin, flatten out cookie dough into a rectangular shape, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and then roll into a log. Refrigerate the cookie log until firm, slice 1/4-inch thick and bake into addicting cinnamon pinwheels.

These gourmet cookies make great holiday gifts. Make sure to check out and download my Christmas printables and pack these delicious treats in style. Enjoy!

4 cookie flavors using refrigerated sugar cookie dough on a baking sheet
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10 Ways to Fancy Up Sugar Cookie Dough! Turn refrigerated sugar cookie dough into gourmet cookie flavors by adding simple ingredients!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time17 mins
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 89kcal
Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

For the Ginger Doodles

  • 1 package (16.5 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Toffee Espresso Cookies

  • 1 package (16.5 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1/4 cup toffee bits
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules

For the Cranberry Orange Cookies

  • 1 package (16.5 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • zest of 1 large orange
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract

For the Savory Rosemary and Parmesan Cookies

  • 1 package (16.5 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Instructions

For the Ginger Doodles

  • In a bowl, combine cookie dough, ground ginger, and ground cloves.
  • In a small bowl, combine sugar and ground cinnamon.
  • Roll about 1 tablespoonful of dough into balls and then roll in cinnamon sugar until coated. 
  • Arrange on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet at about 2-inches apart and bake in a 350 F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.

For the Toffee Espresso Cookies

  • In a bowl, combine cookie dough, toffee bits, and instant coffee granules.
  • Roll about 1 tablespoonful of dough into balls and arrange on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet at about 2-inches apart.
  • Bake in a 350 F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.

For the Cranberry Orange Cookies

  • In a bowl, combine cookie dough, dried cranberries, orange, flour, and orange extract.
  • Roll about 1 tablespoonful of dough into balls and arrange on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet at about 2-inches apart.
  • Bake in a 350 F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.

For the Savory Rosemary and Parmesan Cookies

  • In a bowl, combine cookie dough, Parmesan cheese and chopped rosemary.
  • Roll about 1 tablespoonful of dough into balls and arrange on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet at about 2-inches apart.
  • Bake in a 350 F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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4 types of cookies made with refrigerated sugar cookie dough on a baking sheet
4 cookie flavors using refrigerated sugar cookie dough

4 cookie flavors using refrigerated sugar cookie dough on a baking sheet
4 cookie flavors using refrigerated sugar cookie dough on a baking sheet

 

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