Chocolate Icebox Cookies

1. 1

   Chocolate Peanut In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy.

2. 2

   Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat until well blended.

3. 3

   Add the egg and vanilla and beat until thickened.

4. 4

   Beat in the melted chocolate, then add 3/4 cup of the flour along with the baking soda and salt.

5. 5

   Stir in the remaining 1 cup flour to make a soft dough.

6. 6

   Proceed as directed in Steps 2 and 3 of the Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies.

7. 7

   For the Double Chocolate and nut variations, add the extras with the final portion of flour.

8. 8

   Roll the logs in the nuts before chilling.

9. 9

   Add 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract to the dough with the vanilla.

10. 10

    Add 2 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate.

11. 11

    Add 2/3 cup finely chopped unsalted macadamia nuts.

12. 12

    Roll each log in 1/3 cup finely chopped macadamias.

13. 13

    Add 1 cup finely chopped, toasted and peeled hazelnuts.

14. 14

    If desired, roll each log in 1/3 cup finely chopped hazelnuts.

15. 15

    Add 1 cup finely chopped unsalted roasted peanuts.

16. 16

    If desired, roll each log in 1/3 cup finely chopped peanuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.