Cherry Icebox Cookies Recipe

Name: Cherry Icebox Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained and chopped; 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans; 1 (2.25 ounce) jar red decorator sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
1 (2.25 ounce) jar red decorator sugar

1
In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and shortening. Add the sugar; cream well. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Pat the cherries between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Stir cherries and pecans into the dough. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
2
Shape the cold dough into 2 logs. Roll them in the colored sugar, wrap in wax paper and chill again until firm (about 1 hour).
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
4
Unwrap dough and slice into 1/4 inch slices. Place on the prepared cookie sheets, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

1273

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Cherry 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.

Cherry Icebox Cookies

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