Basic Icebox Cookies Recipe

Name: Basic Icebox Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup shortening; ½ cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup almonds, finely chopped

Servings: persons

½ cup shortening
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon almond extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup almonds, finely chopped

1
Combine shortening and butter, beat for 30 seconds.
2
Add sugar, baking powder, salt until combined.
3
Scrape side of bowl.
4
Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
5
Beat in flour and almonds.
6
Divide dough in half; shaped into 10 inch long logs.
7
If desired roll logs in additional chopped nuts.
8
Wrap each log in plastic wrap.
9
Chill 4 hours or until dough is firm enough to slice.
10
Preheat oven to 375.
11
Cut logs into 1/4 inch thick slices.
12
Place slices 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
13
Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
14
Transfer to wire racks; let cool.
15
To Store: layer cookies between waxed paper in an airttight container; cover.
16
Store at room temperaturea for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

788

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup shortening, ½ cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Basic Icebox Cookies 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.

Basic Icebox Cookies

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