Enjoy these cookies out of hand or dunked into a glass of milk, or grind them up for the world’s best vanilla cookie crust (see Vanilla cream Pie, and Big Mama Vanilla Cheesecake).
Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats; have a third baking sheet ready for when it’s time to freeze the cookie dough.