Why Are They Called Refrigerator Cookies?
Refrigerator cookies are called so because the dough for these cookies needs to be chilled or refrigerated before it is baked. This dough is usually shaped into logs or discs and then wrapped in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerated until it is firm. This allows the dough to become more manageable and easier to shape and cut into cookies. Additionally, refrigerating the dough helps to develop the flavor and texture of the cookies by allowing the ingredients to meld together.