Do-ahead cookies? Called icebox cookies or refrigerator cookies, they're super easy. All you do is make the dough, tuck it in the fridge, then slice and bake it later.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 66
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, salt and baking soda. Divide dough in half. Stir 1/2 teaspoon food color into 1 half, or stir 1/2 teaspoon of different food colors into each half. Cover both halves and refrigerate 1 hour.
- On very lightly floured surface, shape each halfof dough into 2 strips, each about 9x2 1/2 inches. Layer strips, alternating colors; press together. Wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Cut dough into 1/8-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheet, place slices about 1 inch apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or just until edges are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to coolingrack; cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
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Private Louis
p.louis29@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and greasy. They were not at all like the picture.
iAmSoNoodle
iamsonoodle56@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are way too sweet for my taste. I couldn't even finish one.
Sherlock Holmes
holmes-s@yahoo.comI was disappointed with these cookies. They were dry and crumbly, and the chocolate and vanilla flavors were not very pronounced.
AJ GAMING
gaming90@hotmail.frThese cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Sd sumon Mahmud
mahmud_s@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The vanilla flavor is really strong, and the chocolate adds just a hint of sweetness.
Angela Holt
h.angela@yahoo.comThese cookies are the perfect make-ahead dessert. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have a sweet treat on hand.
Rustin Marneval
r_marneval88@hotmail.comI've never made ice box cookies before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Ado Tioti
a-tioti4@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique, and they're sure to impress your friends and family.
Kundai Nyanzara
nyanzara@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of chocolate and vanilla cookies, but these are amazing. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the cookies are so soft and chewy.
Lea Thalia Mekana
lea@gmail.comThese cookies are so soft and chewy. They're the perfect texture for a cookie.
Teboho Isaac
tisaac89@yahoo.comI love the way these cookies look! The stripes are so festive, and they make them perfect for any occasion.
Erin Greene
e_g@hotmail.comThese cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The chocolate and vanilla flavors are perfectly balanced, and the sea salt adds a nice touch of savory flavor.
Betty Sanmi
b.sanmi@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about these cookies at first, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them.
kurulus osman
okurulus58@yahoo.comThese cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have a sweet treat on hand.
kevin lewis
kevin-lewis88@hotmail.co.ukI've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so soft and chewy, and the chocolate and vanilla flavors are perfectly balanced.
Dora Wolfchild
wolfchild_d@hotmail.frThese cookies are absolutely divine! They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I love the combination of chocolate and vanilla, and the stripes make them look so festive.