Measure about 13 inches for this to give you plenty of space on top of your paper towel roll. Make your cut and then sand any rough spots. Now it’s time to mark where the center post will attach ...

How to use a paper towel roll for slice-and-bake cookies . Using a pair of scissors, cut the paper towel roll open lengthwise. Roll your dough into a log of the same length as the cardboard tube.