Prepare a classic treat with this recipe for Icebox Cookies. While the recipe has been around for decades, it never fails to excite children and adults because these cookies have an excellent taste.
Would you like to have cookie dough that you could easily refrigerate and then bake in a moment’s notice? If so, you need to check out this incredible Icebox Cookies recipe. Not only are these cookies easy to prepare, but you can bake them at your convenience while enjoying them with family and friends.
These warm and delicious cookies are perfect to have for all kinds of special occasions. If you plan on hosting friends and family for the holiday season, you can prepare these cookies and put them out on display for everyone to grab, eat, and enjoy.
Ingredients
Tips and Tricks for Refrigerator Cookies
- Don’t add the glaze to your cookies until you’ve given them time to cool down completely on the wire rack.
- When storing your cookies, be sure to put them in an airtight food storage container. You can use parchment paper to keep the cookies from getting stuck to one another in the container.
- If you don’t like walnuts but you’d still like to get a bit of a crunch with these cookies, you can use chopped pecans or macadamia nuts as an alternative ingredient. It all depends on what you like and prefer.
Recipe for Icebox Cookies FAQ Section
How many cookies does this recipe make?
When you follow this recipe, you’ll have a minimum of 38 cookies and up to 42 cookies available to eat and serve to your loved ones.
How long will it take to prepare these cookies?
Preparation of the Icebox Cookies doesn’t take long at all. You can expect to spend roughly 10 minutes preparing them before you put them in the fridge to chill.
Do I have to add the glaze?
No, you don’t need to add the glaze to these cookies. However, if you’d like them to have a sweeter touch, the glaze is a perfect addition.
Variation Options
You can make several variations of these tasty Refrigerator Cookies. If you love peppermint-flavored treats, use peppermint extract instead of vanilla extract. If you’d like to make a chocolate version, you can add cocoa powder to the mixture with the baking powder and flour while preparing your dough. In addition, you can create different variations of the glaze to add on top by using extracts with milk and powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries chopped
- ¼ cup from 1 grated orange peel
- Chopped walnuts optional
Glaze, optional
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
- In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour mixture and beat until well combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries and orange peel.
- Divide dough in half and roll into 2 logs.
- Chop walnuts, if using, and spread evenly onto parchment paper. Roll a dough log on top of walnuts and coat the edges.
- Cover each dough log with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm enough to cut. Then remove from refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Slice cookies about ⅛ inch thick and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from oven onto a wire rack to cool.
- Mix glaze if using and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
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