Recipe: Icebox Cookies
🕒 Total Time: 24 hours 8 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 24 hours
🍪 Cook Time: 8 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 48 cookies
Description:
An old-fashioned treat originating from the 1940s, these Icebox Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery goodness, cherries, and nuts. With a crispy texture and a burst of flavor in every bite, they’re perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual snack or a festive holiday treat. The overnight chilling time allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a truly irresistible cookie.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped cherries
- 3 tablespoons chopped nuts
Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the vanilla extract and egg to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well until fully combined.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
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Stir in the chopped cherries and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shape the dough into a 2-inch diameter roll, then wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or wax paper.
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Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least overnight, allowing it to firm up and the flavors to develop.
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When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Unwrap the chilled cookie dough and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
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Place the cookie slices onto a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are almost firm to the touch.
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Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy your homemade Icebox Cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of tea for a delightful treat any time of day!
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, but chances are they’ll be gone before then! Whether you’re baking them for a special occasion or just craving a sweet indulgence, these Icebox Cookies are sure to please. 🍪✨
