Ingredients for Basic Icebox Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup margarine (as a 1:1 substitute for recipe's 1 cup butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (note: recipe calls for 1 teaspoon baking soda, not baking powder)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Up to 1 cup nuts (as part of recipe's 1 cup mix-ins)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
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How to Make Basic Icebox Cookie Dough
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in your choice of mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, etc.).
- Turn the dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap, shape it into a log (approximately 2 inches in diameter), and wrap tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the dough to chill.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once chilled, slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick cookies.
- Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
1g
Carbs
2g
