I used Martha Stewart's recipe for sugar cookies. It said to refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour, but since it was late at night I left it in the frige over night. I took it out this morning and it's hard. How can I make it easy to work with again? Thanks.
It's one big lump in a bowl under aluminum foil. Thanks everyone, I'm just glad it's not a lost cause. It's sitting on the kitchen counter now and hopefully well be better when I get home. So I don't need to add water to it or anything?
By the way what's the difference between wax paper and parchment paper? They look the same to me. I noticed in the video Martha's pan was lined with something called Silpat, is that the same as parchment paper?
Wax paper and parchment paper are very similiar, you can use either one. Silpat is an entirely differant thing. I believe it is made of silicone. Silpats are used to line cookie sheets so they won't stick, they are washable and reuseable. They are a bit expensive but I could not live without mine, I have three of them. They are awesome! I highly recommend you buy at least one if you plan to bake a lot of cookies.
I use Martha's recipe all the time. I divide the dough into 3 parts and roll out using either parchment or wax paper to my desired thickness. I place them on a cookie sheet and pop them in the frig. Sometimes overnight. Then I use my cookie cutters once the dough is chilled. It helps the cookies from spreading and makes them easier to handle plus there no extra flour going into your recipe and no mess on the counter.
With your current condition of your dough, I would just let it come to room temperature and go from there. Her recipe is sooo yummy! Have fun decorating!
Jacqui
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