Libbie's Filled Ice Box Cookies Recipe

Name: Libbie's Filled Ice Box Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; ½ cup sugar; 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dates, chopped; 1 cup shortening; 3 cups brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 cups flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup walnuts

Servings: persons

1 cup water
½ cup sugar
1 cup raisins or 1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup shortening
3 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup walnuts

1
Cook the water, sugar, and raisins or dates together, stirring constantly as it burns.
2
Cook until thick; cool.
3
Cream shortening and brown sugar together; add eggs, one at a time.
4
Add vanilla.
5
Sift flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon together; add walnuts.
6
Add to creamed mixture.
7
Pat or roll out on wax paper or towel to 1/2 inch thick.
8
Spread date mixture over it, roll up and store in refrigerator.
9
Slice and bake as needed.
10
No time or temperature was given for baking; I am guessing 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.

1357

kcal

Calories

Fat

261

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, ½ cup sugar, 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dates, chopped, 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Libbie's Filled Ice Box 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.

Libbie's Filled Ice Box Cookies

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