I am in the process of trying penny's butter cookie dough for the first time just to see if I like it better than NFSC. I have to say right now I don't The dough is totally sticky and I had to put it in and out of the refrigerator a few times and it is just melting away on my silpats. Also I just looked in the oven and they are spreading like crazy. I didn't freeze the first batch of dough because it didnt' say to but I think I will now. Has this happened to anyone else? I was so looking forward to these being great

You may want to add more flour. The dough shouldn't be sticky.

I had the exact same problem.
Instead of 2TBSP of flavor and cream I used 2tsp of flavor (1almond, 1vanilla), and 1TBSP cream. Came out much better.
It's more pliable than NFSC, but not as sticky as Penny's.

I think it depends on the weather too.. if it's humid it'll get sticky quick.. I usually roll it out between 2 sheets of waxed paper or 2 silpats anyway.. a little extra flour wouldn't hurt either. Good luck.. the flavor and texture of penny's recipe is phenominal.

I've never tried Penny's but everyone raves about it! I agree with mom2c-m, try adding a little more flour and refridgerate the dough for a few hours.

Crolfes83 that sounds awesome!!