Basic Ice Box Cookie With Variations – a delicious recipe with butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in eggs and vanilla; mix well.
2
Stir together flour, baking soda and salt, then add to butter mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined.
3
Divide dough in half and place each half on a piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a log about 21/2 inches in diameter and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
4
To prepare cookies, preheat oven to 400u00b0F Slice dough thinly and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Transfer cookies to a baking rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
5
Alternatives: Lemon: Sub lemon extract for vanilla and add 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest.
6
Cherry: Sub cherry extract for vanilla and add 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cherries or dried craisins.
7
Nut: Add 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts.
8
Chocolate: Stir in 2 squares melted semisweet chocolate.
1007
kcal
Calories
52
g
Fat
120
g
Carbs
16
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.
Yes, Basic Ice Box Cookie With Variations falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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