Best 9 Cherry Icebox Cookies Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet and refreshing treat? Look no further than the classic cherry icebox cookies! These delightful cookies are the perfect combination of tart and tangy cherries and a sweet, crumbly cookie crust. With their vibrant red color and bursts of cherry flavor, these cookies will brighten up any day. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps to create the perfect cherry icebox cookies. From gathering the necessary ingredients to the final touches of presentation, we'll provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to make these delectable cookies. So, grab your apron and let's embark on this delightful culinary journey together!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY ICEBOX COOKIES



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As a home economics teacher, I often supplied treats for school functions. These delectable cookies were always popular.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, cherry and lemon juices and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and cherries. , Shape into four 12-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY ICEBOX COOKIES



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I made these and my husband pronounced them the best cookie I've ever made. He also gave me the idea of sticking a kiss in them right after taking them out of the oven and calling it a Chocolate covered cherry cookie.

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

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)

Steps:

  • 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 400° for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Let cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

CHERRY-ALMOND ICEBOX COOKIES



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This is my Grandmother's recipe, at least 50 years old, a classic cherry almond icebox cookie that I turned into a bar cookie. I also dip or drizzle white chocolate on the cooled cookies to make them a little more fancy for Christmas cookie exchanges. But it's delicious either way!

Provided by WestCoastMom

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sliced blanched almonds
½ cup chopped red candied cherries
2 ounces white chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line bottom and sides of an 11x7-inch glass baking pan with parchment paper; leave paper hanging over pan edges so that cookies can be lifted out after baking.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Stir flour into butter mixture until crumbly; stir in almonds and cherries. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden at edges, about 20 minutes. Score with a sharp knife into bars while in the pan and still warm; allow cookies to cool about 30 minutes. Lift cookies from pan and slice to separate along scored marks.
  • Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Do not overheat or chocolate will scorch. Drizzle melted white chocolate over cookies or dip half of each cookie into melted white chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

CHERRY-PECAN ICEBOX COOKIES



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During the holiday season, I keep a roll of dough for these crisp cookies in the freezer. It's nice to offer unexpected company a home-baked treat. -Betye Dalton, Tupelo, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 13 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup red and/or green candied cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and candied cherries. , Shape into four 8-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are set. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY CHERRY ICEBOX RIBBON COOKIES



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These cookies have a great chewy crisp texture and are loaded with fruit flavor..They keep well, if you can keep people out of the cookie jar..I have made these with alternate fruit flavors..all are winners.. **THE CRANBERRY CHERRY FILLING CAN BE MADE AHEAD AND REFRIGERATED UP TO 4 DAYS BEFORE MAKING COOKIE DOUGH..

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT9m

Yield 50 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries (3 oz)
1/3 cup sour cherry jam or 1/3 cup preserves
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose white flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose white flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
1 large egg
2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a food processor, process the cranberries, jam or preserves, and sugar until coarsely pureed.
  • Transfer the mixture to a small, heavy saucepan.
  • Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until it just comes to a boil, immediately remove from the heat.
  • Let stand until cooled slightly. Stir in the almond extract.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until well chilled, or freeze for 30 minutes, to speed chilling.(the filling may be refrigerated for up to 4 days, return to room temperature before using.
  • DOUGH:.
  • In a medium bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the sugar and butter until well blended and smooth. Add the egg, vanilla and almond extract and beat till well blended. Beat or stir in flour mixture just until evenly incorporated. Let the dough stand for 10 minutes, or until firmed up slightly.
  • Line a 4 1/2"x8 1/2" loaf pan with aluminum foil, letting the foil overhang the long sides by about 3", this will keep the plastic wrap surrounding the dough from sticking to the pan. On top of the foil, line the pan with two long sheets of plastic wrap laid crosswise, overlapping the middle and overhanging the longer sides by almost 4". Divide the dough into 4 portions. Working on a large sheet of wax paper, roughly pat each portion into the shape of the loaf pan. Pat one dough portion firmly into the pan bottom, forming a smooth, even layer. Using a rubber spatula, spread one third of the filling over the dough in the pan, the filling may seem stiff, but spread it as evenly as possible. Repeat the layers, using all four dough portions and all the fruit filling. Fold the plastic wrap over the dough. Freeze until the loaf is cold and very firm, at least 1 1/2 hours and preferably longer.The dough can then be transferred to a plastic bag and frozen for up to one month.
  • Preheat the oven to 350*. Greaze several baking sheets or use nonstick spray.
  • Carefully peel the plastic wrap from the loaf. .using a large, sharp knife, trim off and discard the excess dough so the sides of the loaf are straight up and down, rather than flared; wipe the knife clean between cuts (if the loaf is too hard to cut easily, let stand for a few minutes, don't let it thaw too much, or it will be more difficult to slice cleanly. Carefully cut the loaf crosswise into thirds, forming three 2 3/4x4" blocks. Working with one block at a time, keep others refrigerated, cut each third into 1/4" slices to produce 2 3/4" long ribbons, wipe the knife clean between cuts. Using a spatula, carefully transfer the slices to the baking sheets, placing them cut side up about 2" apart. Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time in the upper third of the oven, reversing sheets halfway through baking from front to back to ensure even browning for 9-14 minutes or just until slightly darker at the edges. Using a spatula, immediately transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to one month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.7, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 16.1, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 0.7

CHERRY ICEBOX COOKIES



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Make and share this Cherry Icebox Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h8m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
3 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, finely chopped

Steps:

  • in bowl, cream butter and sugar.beat in egg and vanilla.combine dry ingredients, gradually add to creamed mixture -- add cherry and lemon juice, stir in nuts and cherries.add cherry and lemon juice.stir in nuts and cherries.
  • shape into 4 12" rolls, wrap each roll in plastic wrap --
  • refrigerate 4 hours or till firm.
  • unwrap and cut into 1/4" slices.
  • place 2" apart on ungreased sheets.
  • bake at 375* for 8=10 minutes or edges begin to brown --
  • remove to racks to cool.

CHERRY ICEBOX COOKIES



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If you like cherries, this is the cookie for you !

Provided by Mendy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter
½ cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 ¼ cups chopped pecans
1 (2.25 ounce) jar red decorator sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and shortening. Add the sugar; cream well. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Pat the cherries between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Stir cherries and pecans into the dough. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  • Shape the cold dough into 2 logs. Roll them in the colored sugar, wrap in wax paper and chill again until firm (about 1 hour).
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Unwrap dough and slice into 1/4 inch slices. Place on the prepared cookie sheets, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 99.5 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

CHERRY PECAN ICEBOX COOKIES



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I like cookie recipes that allow me to prepare them one day and then bake them as I need them. The cherries make this a nice Christmas treat.

Provided by Elaine Douglas

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c butter, unsalted, room temperature
1 c icing sugar, sifted
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp fine salt
2 c candied red cherries, cut in half
1 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Cream butter and icing sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Sift flour and salt over butter mixture and stir until well blended. Stir in candied cherries and pecans. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces and shape into round logs, 10-inches in length and about an inch in diameter. Wrap and chill until firm, at least 3 hours. 2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. and line a baking tray with parchment paper. 3. Cut rounds of cookie dough as thinly as possible, about 1/8-inch thick and place on baking tray 1-inch apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, just until the outside edge of the cookie begins to color. Remove and cool completely. 4. Cookies can be made and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or frozen. Unbaked dough can also be wrapped airtight and then frozen. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

CHERRY ICEBOX COOKIES



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These are so good! You can't just eat one. I store these wrapped in saran wrap in the refrigerator and they will last a week. Just slice and bake a few at a time.

Provided by brenda williams

Categories     Cookies

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c butter
1/2 c shortning
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 jar(s) 10 0z jars marashino cherries, drained

Steps:

  • 1. In mixing bowl combine butter, shorting and cream well. Add sugar and egg, mix well. Add vanilla, flour, baking powder and salt. Add chopped cherries. Mix well. Roll up in wax paper and shape like a log. Chill 4 hours and slice and bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.
  • 2. You can wrap extra in saran wrap and keep chilled in the fridge for a week and slice and bake as needed.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar.
  • Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, which will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven for the best results.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before frosting them.

Conclusion:

Cherry icebox cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their simple ingredients and classic flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give cherry icebox cookies a try!

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