Best 8 Grammys Ice Box Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Gramma's Icebox Cookies, a timeless classic that has been passed down through generations. These delectable treats, characterized by their tender, crumbly texture and burst of flavor, have earned a special place in the hearts of cookie enthusiasts worldwide. With their versatility in terms of ingredients and endless possibilities for customization, Gramma's Icebox Cookies are a true culinary delight that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Discover the secrets behind this enduring recipe and embark on a journey to create your own unique variations that will bring joy and satisfaction to your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRAMMY'S ICE BOX COOKIES



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Walnuts and cinnamon flavor this refrigerator cookie ready to bake when you are.

Provided by Lisawas

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pound margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together until evenly blended; set aside. Beat the margarine, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the margarine mixture before adding the next. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the chopped nuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • Scrape the dough onto a sheet of waxed paper, and form into a log. Roll tightly in the waxed paper, and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Unwrap the dough, and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place the cookies onto baking sheets, spaced 1-inch apart. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 161.9 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

GRAMMY'S SPICE COOKIES



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This recipe for spice cookies came to The Times from Claire Will of San Francisco after a callout for favorite holiday recipes. At first, it seemed rather plain Jane, but the hefty dose of ground cloves (3/4 teaspoon) was what lured me into testing it, and I have to admit I was skeptical. I was soon a believer. Of the five kinds of cookies I served to a group at a holiday party, those crisp-edged, soft-centered beauties were the first to vanish. One friend texted on his way home, "send recipe for spice cookies a.s.a.p."

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1/4 cup/60 milliliters molasses
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons/240 grams all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 3/4 cups/460 grams confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, more as needed
1 to 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey, optional

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liners.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat 12 tablespoons butter with the granulated sugar, molasses and egg until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly beat in flour, baking soda, spices and salt.
  • Shape dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake until firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.
  • To make the icing, beat remaining 4 tablespoons butter with the confectioners' sugar until smooth. (Go slowly so you don't create a sugar storm.) Beat in the vanilla and enough cream or milk, and whiskey (if using), to make a spreadable frosting. Slather on fully cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 154, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 86 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ICEBOX COOKIES



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This cookie recipe from my 91-year-old grandmother was my grandfather's favorite. She still makes them and sends us home with the dough so that we can make more whenever we want, I love to make a fresh batch when company drops in. -Chris Paulsen, Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desire. , On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into three 10-in. x 1-in. rolls. Tightly wrap each roll in waxed paper. Freeze for at least 12 hours. , Cut into 3/8-in. slices and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRAMMY'S ICE BOX COOKIES



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Walnuts and cinnamon flavor this refrigerator cookie ready to bake when you are.

Provided by Lisawas

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pound margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together until evenly blended; set aside. Beat the margarine, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the margarine mixture before adding the next. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the chopped nuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • Scrape the dough onto a sheet of waxed paper, and form into a log. Roll tightly in the waxed paper, and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Unwrap the dough, and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place the cookies onto baking sheets, spaced 1-inch apart. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 161.9 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

GRANDMA'S ICE BOX COOKIES



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A family favorite that Grandma always includes in her cookie tins at Christmas. When melting the chocolate, adding in a few tablespoons of creamy peanut butter (or more, depending on your taste) makes the cookies easier to slice after freezing without really flavoring the chocolate. Easy to keep a frozen log in the freezer to bake in a hurry.

Provided by Jvangess

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h8m

Yield 30 40 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
3 well beaten eggs
1 1/2 cups shortening
12 ounces chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together and set aside.
  • Cream together shortening and sugars, add eggs.
  • Mix flour and shortening mixture together.
  • Divide dough in half, place each half on a sheet of wax paper.
  • Shape dough into logs along length of wax paper. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate chips in double boiler (Grandma uses semi-sweet or mint flavored for a surprise, leaving out the peanut butter in that case).
  • Take one dough log out at a time and roll between 2 sheets of wax paper until it reaches across the paper, a little more than a 1/4" thick.
  • Spread half of chocolate on dough. Roll up, like a jelly roll. Return to freezer. Repeat with other log.
  • Allow dough to freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice cookies to desired thickness.
  • Bake on greased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.3, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 172.3, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 20, Protein 3

GREAT GREAT AUNT JESSIE'S 1940'S ICE BOX COOKIES



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Found this scribbled on a slip of paper in Great Great Aunt Jessie's recipes from the 40's and 50's. I am copying her scribblings here for preservations sake. I have not made these so I do not have exact times to share.

Provided by TMoney

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar (or scant cup granulated sugar)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup broken nutmeats

Steps:

  • Work 1/2 cup butter till creamy, 1 cup brown sugar- cream 1 cup or scant cup granulated sugar.
  • Mix well and add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Sift 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon soda and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter.
  • Add to first mixture.
  • Then add 1/2 cup broken nut meats.
  • Pack in bowl and put in refridgerator to cool slightly- then make out in rolls.
  • When very cold, slice and bake in temperature of 400*.
  • 8 minutes.
  • Aunt Jessie then scribbled"probably 15" to which I have no clue what that is referencing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 92.2, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14.2, Protein 2.6

GRAMMY'S ICE BOX COOKIES



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Walnuts and cinnamon flavor this refrigerator cookie ready to bake when you are.

Provided by Lisawas

Categories     Refrigerator Cookies

Time 5h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pound margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together until evenly blended; set aside. Beat the margarine, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the margarine mixture before adding the next. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the chopped nuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • Scrape the dough onto a sheet of waxed paper, and form into a log. Roll tightly in the waxed paper, and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Unwrap the dough, and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place the cookies onto baking sheets, spaced 1-inch apart. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 161.9 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

GRAMMY'S CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Anne Feldman's grand prize-winning recipe in our Cookie of the Week contest was a gift from her grandmother Ivyle Phinney Morrow.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 100

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 sticks plus 4 tablespoons) unsalted, butter room temperature
2 cups sugar, plus more for dipping
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, 2 cups sugar, and eggs on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla, and mix to combine. Gradually add dry ingredients, and combine with mixer on low speed. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and chill until dough is firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpat baking mats. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Dip top of each ball into sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until set, about 8 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter. Salted butter can make your cookies too salty.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help your cookies be chewy and tender.
  • Gradually add the eggs. Adding the eggs too quickly can make your cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help your cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Grammy's Icebox Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their simple ingredients and classic flavor, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give Grammy's Icebox Cookies a try!

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