Icebox Cookies Recipe

Name: Icebox Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups All-purpose, Unbleached Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened; 3/4 cups Sugar; 1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar; 2 whole Large Egg Yolks; 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest; 1 pinch Coarse Sugar; FOR THE FLAVOR OPTIONS (CHOOSE ONE):; 1/4 cups Dried Cranberries, Finely Chopped; 1 teaspoon Rosemary, Finely Chopped

Servings: persons

2-1/4 cups All-purpose, Unbleached Flour
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
3/4 cups Sugar
1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar
2 whole Large Egg Yolks
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
1 pinch Coarse Sugar
FOR THE FLAVOR OPTIONS (CHOOSE ONE):
1/4 cups Dried Cranberries, Finely Chopped
1 teaspoon Rosemary, Finely Chopped

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["1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla and mix until combined. Reduce mixer speed to low, slowly adding in the flour mixture as well as the orange zest and cranberries OR rosemary until just combined.", "2. Divide dough in two. Place on individual sheets of plastic wrap. Roll into logs, about 10 inches long. Place in freezer for 5 minutes to firm up. Remove and roll logs in coarse sugar until coated. Return to freezer for 30 minutes or refrigerator for 2 hours.", "3. Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat. Using a sharp knife, slice dough into 1/4"" cookies (or slightly thicker). Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges just start to golden.", "4. Allow cookies to cool for 3 minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Leftover dough can be stored in freezer. Slice with a sharp knife and bake frozen, adding 2-5 minutes to the baking time.", "Makes 4 dozen.", "Recipe adapted from America's Test Kitchen."]

1010

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/4 cups All-purpose, Unbleached Flour, 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt, 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened, 3/4 cups Sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Icebox Cookies

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