**Aunt Betty Jean's Black Walnut Icebox Cookies: A Delightful Bite of Nostalgia**
Immerse yourself in a culinary journey back in time with Aunt Betty Jean's Black Walnut Icebox Cookies, a cherished family recipe passed down through generations. These delectable treats, also known as refrigerator cookies, are a testament to the enduring charm of simple, home-baked goodness. With their crisp, buttery crust and a heart filled with the rich, nutty flavor of black walnuts, these cookies evoke memories of simpler times and the warmth of family gatherings.
This article presents two variations of this classic recipe: the original Aunt Betty Jean's Black Walnut Icebox Cookies and a delightful twist featuring a hint of orange zest for a refreshing citrusy touch. Both recipes are easy to follow, requiring minimal ingredients and techniques, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
As you embark on this culinary adventure, you'll discover the secrets behind the perfect icebox cookie dough, with tips on achieving the right consistency and chilling time for optimal results. The detailed instructions guide you through each step, from creaming the butter and sugar to incorporating the dry ingredients and finally, the addition of the prized black walnuts.
With each bite of these cookies, you'll be transported to a bygone era, where the aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air and the taste of homemade treats brought joy to hearts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, Aunt Betty Jean's Black Walnut Icebox Cookies are sure to become a beloved addition to your recipe collection.
AUNTIE JEANS ICEBOX COOKIES
These cookies are a 1900's recipe. Auntie had 12 children and made these cookies all of the time. Everyone of the grand-nieces and nephews loved going to her home 'cuz she always had cookies to bake...FAST! They were so good warm.
Provided by Lyn Starr
Categories Cookies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, beat.
- 2. Sift dry ingridents together, stir into creamed mixture add walnuts and stir until mixed.
- 3. Form dough into a log about 2" thick. Wrap in floured waxed paper. Store in icebox (refridgerator).
- 4. Heat oven to 350. Slice dough and bake cookies 10 to 15 minutes
BLACK WALNUT REFRIGERATOR COOKIES
Make and share this Black Walnut Refrigerator Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Dessert
Time P1DT9m
Yield 8 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, eggs, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and vanilla.
- beat at low speed, scraping bowl often.till well mixed.about 3-4 minutes.
- stir in nuts.
- divide dough in half --
- shape each half into a 12x2" roll.
- wrap in waxed paper.refrigerate till firm.at least 2 hours.or overnight.
- preheat oven to 350*.
- cut rolls into 1/4" slices.
- place 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- bake 9-12 minutes or light golden brown.
- remove from sheets immediately --
- cool on wire racks completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.5, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 412.4, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 10.4
ICEBOX BUTTER COOKIES
Stack of sweet and buttery icebox cookies make dessert that's delicious and convenient.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 9h15m
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. On low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture just until blended.
- Shape dough into 4 (6-inch) logs. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours or up to 3 days.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-inch slices. On cookie sheets, place slices 1 inch apart.
- Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg
GREAT GREAT AUNT JESSIE'S 1940'S ICE BOX COOKIES
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
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
AUNT IONE'S ICEBOX COOKIES
Whenever we went to visit my Aunt Ione in south Georgia, her icebox cookies were our favorite treat. My mother later make these cookies, and I remember begging for a slice of the raw dough-I thought the unbaked cookies tasted just as great as the baked! -Jenny Hill, Meridianville, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield About 17 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sift together first five ingredients; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla and lemon extract; beat well. Add dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in nuts. , Divide dough into four parts and shape into 11x1-1/2-in. rolls. Wrap in foil and chill overnight. , Slice cookies 3/8 in. thick. Bake on greased baking sheets at 350° for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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.
BLACK WALNUT COOKIES
Black walnuts have a more distinctive flavor than the traditional English walnuts. Black walnuts have a short shelf life and it's best to store them in the freezer.-Doug Black, Conover, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 10 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1-1/4 cups walnuts. Finely chop the remaining nuts. , Shape dough into two 15-in. rolls. Roll in chopped nuts, pressing gently. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WALNUT ICEBOX COOKIES
This is my recipe is from my paternal grandparents and was always called "Mother and Dad Horman's Ice Box Cookies" in our family. No, I didn't just mispell my last name. It was whoever filled out my father's birth certificate who did it! The card in the recipe box has lots of annotations by my father and they are included...
Provided by Heidi Hoerman
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Form in loaf with hands on floured paper
- 2. "Refrigerate - put back in the refrig. between batches"
- 3. Cut thin and bake 400F [crossed out, 350F crossed out, 325F crossed out] "375F" 10 "to 12" minutes.
- 4. "Don't put too close together on cookie sheet. Release from cookie sheet while still hot. Remove from cookie sheet when firm."
FAVORITE BLACK WALNUT COOKIES
An easy cookie to make, with the distinctive flavor of black walnuts. It is especially good with a nice cup of tea, or coffee.
Provided by Terri McDougal
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts last. Shape dough into logs about 2 inches in diameter, wrap them in wax paper, and refrigerate until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Slice dough logs into 1/2 inch slices, and place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Mmmm nuttylicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 186.4 mg, Sugar 17.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh black walnuts. Fresh walnuts have a better flavor than store-bought walnuts. If you can't find fresh walnuts, you can use frozen walnuts, but thaw them completely before using.
- Toast the walnuts before using. Toasting the walnuts will enhance their flavor. To toast the walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are fragrant and golden brown.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will make it easier to handle and will help the cookies hold their shape. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven. If you overbake them, they will be dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool. Let them cool completely before serving, or they will be too soft and may fall apart.
Conclusion:
Aunt Betty Jean's Black Walnut Icebox Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With their rich, nutty flavor and delicate texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Aunt Betty Jean's Black Walnut Icebox Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed.
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