Pillsbury Stacked Sugar Cookies
A delightful blend of colorful fun and sweetness, these stacked sugar cookies are perfect for family gatherings and holidays.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 lb Pillsbury sugar cookie dough Pre-made dough saves time without sacrificing flavor.
- 1 9-oz box Pillsbury Shape cookie dough Comes with delightful shapes and flavors.
Decorations
- to taste Various nonpareils in holiday colors Tiny, colorful sprinkles for a festive flair.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Unwrap the log of sugar cookie dough.
- Slice the log into 16 (1/2 inch thick) pieces, about 27 grams each.
- Gently roll each slice into balls.
- Flatten the dough balls into disks about 1/2 inch thick.
- Divide nonpareils by color among plates.
- Roll each disk of dough in nonpareils until coated.
- Transfer the coated cookies to 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
Baking
- Bake until the cookies begin to spread, about 2 minutes.
- Open the package of Pillsbury Shape cookie dough and break apart.
- Stack one Pillsbury Shape cookie on top of each sugar cookie.
- Continue to bake until the edges are golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes more.
Notes
You can make these cookies 2 days ahead and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. For added flavor, consider using flavored icing, adding sea salt, or mixing in citrus zest or spices into the dough. Rotate baking sheets halfway through for even browning.