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 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 1/4 cup red decorator sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup red decorator sugar (optional)

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["Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg and vanilla, beating well.", "Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture, beating well. Pat cherries between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Stir cherries and pecans into dough; cover and chill 2 hours.", "Shape dough into two 1 1/2""-diameter, 8""-long rolls. Roll in colored sugar, if desired. Wrap rolls in wax paper and freeze until firm.", "Unwrap frozen dough and slice into 1/4""-thick slices, using a sharp knife. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets.", "Bake at 400u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Let cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely."]

1178

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 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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