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.
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
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
Equipment
Baking Mat
Cookie Sheet, 20 x 15.5 in
Recipe Video
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