In the realm of classic, comforting desserts, few treats embody the nostalgic charm of Grandma's Ice Box Cookies. These delightful morsels, often passed down through generations, evoke memories of family gatherings and warm kitchens filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goodness. With their simple ingredients, timeless flavors, and versatile variations, Ice Box Cookies have stood the test of time, becoming a beloved favorite among cookie enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you're seeking a sweet indulgence to satisfy your sweet tooth or a homemade gift that exudes love and tradition, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind the perfect Ice Box Cookie is an adventure worth taking.
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ICEBOX COOKIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS ICEBOX COOKIES
A not-too-sweet Christmas cookie that goes great with cup of hot coffee or a glass of cold milk. One of Santa's favorites! These are great to make at the beginning of December and then simply bake in the oven when something sweet is quickly needed at the last minute during the holidays. Dough can be kept in refrigerator for a couple of weeks before baking.
Provided by laurita
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat brown sugar, butter, and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat the first egg into the butter until completely blended, then beat in the vanilla extract with the last egg.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture until dough is just mixed. Fold pecans and candied cherries into dough. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch rolls on a piece of waxed paper. Seal waxed paper on the ends with tape; refrigerate until chilled and firm, at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Slice cookies to about 1/4-inch thickness and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 151.5 mg, Sugar 18 g
GRANDMA ELAINE'S ICE BOX CAKE
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whip in a medium bowl all of the cream, when whipped add sugar and vanilla extract. Drain pinapple. Wash and slice strawberries. Peel and slice bananas. Layer in whipped cream, cookies, fruit, whipped cream, cookies, fruit until the dish is almost filled to the top (about 4 or 5 layers). Chill for a few hours and serve.;
GRANDMA'S OATMEAL ICEBOX COOKIES
This is my grandma's oatmeal cookie recipe. Once she got a deep freeze there was always a coffee tin full of them in the freezer. Every afternoon around 3:00 or 4:00 my grandpa would come in from the fields and she'd pull a couple of them out to put on a plate for them to enjoy with their afternoon coffee. I've now passed this recipe on to my daughter who was named after her too. A definite heirloom recipe. These are a crunch cookie so full of nuts and coconut that they are like eating a bowl of granola or oatmeal in a cookie.
Provided by Mysterygirl
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 24 cookies, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cream sugars and shortening together.
- Beat in eggs, lemon extract and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl mix remaining ingredients.
- Add dry to the wet and mix well.
- Make into loaves.
- Refrigerate to chill thoroughly.
- When ready to bake, slice and bake in a slow oven at 250-300°F - Slow baking is very important.
- Bake until all cookies are done about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.6, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 315.9, Carbohydrate 64.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 35.8, Protein 8.4
Tips:
- Use a variety of cookies, crackers, and cereals to create a unique and flavorful icebox cookie.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and combinations.
- Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before slicing and baking.
- Bake the cookies at a low temperature for a longer period of time to ensure that they are cooked evenly throughout.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Grandma's icebox cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little creativity, you can create your own unique icebox cookie recipe that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you have some leftover cookies, crackers, or cereal, don't throw them away! Instead, use them to make a batch of Grandma's icebox cookies.
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