Best 5 Old Time Refrigerator Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of classic and comforting treats, "old time refrigerator cookies" stand as a nostalgic delight, a testament to the enduring charm of simple yet satisfying recipes. These cookies, often associated with fond memories of childhood and family gatherings, are a delectable combination of crisp edges and soft, chewy centers, with flavors that range from the classic chocolate chip to the timeless oatmeal raisin. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting to explore the world of home baking, these cookies offer a perfect blend of simplicity and indulgence, and this article will guide you through the steps to create your own batch of these timeless treats, ensuring a flavorful and memorable experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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Creamy chocolate cookie with coconut and walnuts. No baking, just put in the refrigerator. This was my grandmother's personal version of this no-bake cookie. This is much richer and a pure chocolate lover's delight.

Provided by JUDYCAROL3

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 1h17m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
½ cup butter
1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Combine sugar, milk, and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and walnuts. Drop spoonfuls of mixture 1 inch apart on the lined baking sheet.
  • Chill until firm, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 32.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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I found this recipe on a website for diabetics, but don't tell anyone and they'll love it when they try it. It is my favorite cookie recipe with sugar or without. At first the nutritionals seemed way off but discovered there were some errors in the quantities. I'm correcting those so the nutritional info should be correct.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 dash salt
1 cup flour
1/4 cup dates, unsugared, chopped
1/4 cup coconut, shredded
1/4 cup pecans or 1/4 walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter, egg and vanilla until mixed and fluffy.
  • Beat in dry ingredients gradually mixing well after each addition.
  • Mix in dates, coconut and 1/2 cup of the nuts.
  • Form dough into two 1-1/2 inch logs.
  • roll logs into remaining nuts (1/4 cup each).
  • Wrap in waxed paper and chill (or freeze) until firm enough to slice.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Slice cookies 1/4-inch thick and place on a nonstick cookie sheet.
  • bake 10-12 minutes until light golden brown.
  • cool on wire racks.
  • 2 cookies = 1 fat, 1/2 fruit, 1/4 bread, 95 calories.

REFRIGERATOR COOKIES II



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Melts in your mouth - a rich cookie! Dough may be kept in refrigerator as long as 1 week, freeze dough for longer storage.

Provided by Martha

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla thoroughly. Blend flour, soda and salt; stir in.
  • Form into roll 2 1/2" across. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • With a thin sharp knife, slice 1/8 inch thick. Place a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BROWN SUGAR REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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These cookies double as great make-ahead treats. Freeze the cookie dough for up to two months, slice and bake whenever you're ready!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
3 cups Gold Medal™ flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except nuts. Stir in nuts.
  • On plastic wrap, shape dough into 10x3-inch rectangle. Wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cut rectangle into 1/8-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1/2, ServingSize 1 Cookie, TransFat 0 g

OLD FASHIONED ICE BOX COOKIE RECIPE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by HotDishHomemaker

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup Lard (I use Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil)
1 Cup Butter
3 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1 Teaspoon Cloves
1 Teaspoon Salt
6 1/2 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
2-3 Tablespoons Hot Water
1 Cup Chopped Walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together the Butter, Oil and Sugars in a very large bowl 2. Beat in the Eggs 3. Stir in the Baking Soda, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves and Salt 5. Add the Flour 1 Cup at a time, and stir well 6. Add the Hot Water to moisten the batter just a bit 7. Now stir in the Walnuts 8. Roll and shape dough into desired length (I usually go with 2 1/2 inches wide by 12 inch long rolls, you should get about 4 rolls) then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. You can keep the dough in the refrigerator for several days if you want to make the dough ahead of time. 9. When ready to bake, Preheat oven to 375 degrees, slice the dough into 1/2 inch slices, then place on an nongreased cookie sheet 10. Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown, about 15 minutes 11. Cool on brown paper (I use a cookie cooling rack) ~makes about 80 cookies Note: any unused dough or cookie slices should be kept in the refrigerator until they go directly in the oven. The cold dough is easier to slice and helps the cookie retain it's shape. For you you youngsters out there, "Icebox" is an old term referring to an old style refrigerator of sorts. Before homes had electricity they would have an Icebox, usually made of wood that had blocks of ice in it, to keep food items cold. Once the refrigerator was developed, some people still called their refrigerator "the Ice box". So the recipe name "Old Fashioned Ice Box Cookies" refers to the fact that you refrigerate the cookie dough before baking and since this is a very old recipe, they still referred to the fridge as an Ice Box.

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in better-tasting cookies.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the dough, resulting in a lighter, more tender cookie.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough cookie.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help to firm it up and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the recommended temperature and time: Baking the cookies at the correct temperature and time will help to ensure that they are cooked through without overbaking.
  • Cool the cookies on a wire rack: Cooling the cookies on a wire rack will help to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Old-time refrigerator cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of cookies that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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