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Basic Icebox Cookies




Source of Recipe


Nob Hill - Something Extra


Recipe Introduction


Prep time: 5 minutes Chill time: 2 hours to 2 weeks Cook time: 8 to 10 minutes


List of Ingredients




1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Recipe



In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt, then add to butter mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined. Divide dough in half and place each half on a piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a log about 2-1/2 inches in diameter and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.

To prepare cookies, preheat oven to 400°F. Slice dough thinly and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Transfer cookies to a baking rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Dress up the Dough!

Lemon: Substitute lemon extract for vanilla extract and add 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest.

Cherry: Substitute cherry extract for vanilla extract and add 1/2 cup finely chopped Ocean Spray Dried Cherry-flavored Cranberries or dried cherries.

Coconut: Substitute coconut extract for vanilla extract and add 1/2 cup toasted flaked coconut.

Nut: Add 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts.


Nutrition Per Serving: 82 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g fat, 10 g carbohydrate, >1 g fiber, 20 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium.