Best 7 Easy Refrigerator Cookies Recipes

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**Indulge in the Delight of Homemade Refrigerator Cookies: A Culinary Journey through Easy, Mouthwatering Recipes**

Embark on a delectable expedition into the realm of refrigerator cookies, where culinary artistry meets effortless baking. These refrigerator cookies, also known as icebox cookies, are a testament to the magic that simplicity and patience can create. With just a few pantry staples and minimal effort, you can craft an assortment of tantalizing cookies that will captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Our carefully curated collection of refrigerator cookie recipes offers a symphony of flavors and textures to satisfy every palate. From the classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, with their irresistible combination of melted chocolate and chewy dough, to the zesty Lemon Cookies, bursting with bright citrus notes, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable experience.

For those who prefer a touch of sophistication, our selection includes the decadent Double Chocolate Mint Cookies, where rich chocolate dough intertwines with refreshing mint extract, and the sophisticated Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies, where the subtle bitterness of espresso enhances the chocolate's depth.

But it doesn't stop there; our repertoire extends to cater to various dietary needs and preferences. The Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies provide a delightful alternative for those with gluten sensitivities, while the Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies ensure that everyone can partake in the cookie indulgence.

With step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful baking tips, our refrigerator cookie recipes are designed to guide you through the baking process, ensuring success even for novice bakers. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your baking sheets, and get ready to embark on a delightful journey of creating homemade refrigerator cookies that will become your new favorite treats.

Let's cook with our recipes!

REFRIGERATOR COOKIES III



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These will freeze well for several months.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup colored sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in large bowl. Stir flour, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Blend dry ingredients in with the shortening mixture. Mix thoroughly with hands.
  • Divide dough into 3 parts; shape into cylinders, 1 1/2 inches in diameter and about 7 inches long. Roll in colored sugar (or use finely chopped nuts instead). Chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Cut into 1/4 inch slices, and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 73.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

ORIGINAL BROWN BUTTER REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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These tasty, crispy cookies, from Ione Diekfuss of Muskego, Wisconsin, won Country Woman's first-ever recipe contest, back in December 1970. "I especially like them because they're quick and easy to prepare," she said. Our Test Kitchen made a batch recently and our staff agreed they're as tasty today as they were then, and are great for dunking in milk or coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield About 10-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 7-9 minutes (do not burn). Remove from the heat; stir in brown sugar until blended., Transfer to a large bowl, cool slightly. Whisk in 1 egg at a time. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans., Shape into four 8-in. rolls; wrap each in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° just until set, 5-7 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

GRAMMY'S ICE BOX COOKIES



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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

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 pound margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup chopped nuts

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

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

EASY REFRIGERATOR LEMON COOKIES



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This is my adopted recipe as of Feb 2005. I made these today and found very good. A very delicate cookie. I didn't leave enough room between the cookies in the first batch and they ran into each other when baking. They still taste good. The original poster describes below where she got the recipe. The Lemon Lovers Cookbook The Chicago Sun-Times Peg Bailey has a passion for lemons. Having lived all over the world, Bailey is able to cull the best national dishes from places such as Greece, Malta, England, and her home in Virginia for The Lemon Lovers Cookbook. The recipes are never overly complicated, and most are ideal for weekday cooking. Exotic fare such as Aegean shrimp and caviar mousse exist peacefully with all-American staples such as carrot cake and lemon bars. Easy Refrigerator Lemon Cookies These cookies are great in the summer with a bowl of fresh fruit. Plan ahead, though, as you have to leave the dough in the refrigerator for several hours before baking.

Provided by Dorel

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large lemon, zest of
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter, chilled and cut into pieces (2 sticks)
2 1/3 cups cake flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Process the lemon zest and sugar in a food processor until the zest is as fine as the sugar.
  • Add the butter.
  • Process until fluffy.
  • Scrape down the bowl.
  • Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Process briefly until mixed.
  • Form dough into two 1-1/2-inch-round logs and wrap each in wax paper.
  • Refrigerate until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Slice each log into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden around the edges.
  • Do not overbake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.3, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 42.1, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 0.5

ICEBOX COOKIES



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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

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
  • Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar.
  • Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, or the cookies will spread too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Refrigerator cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of cookies that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give these refrigerator cookies a try.

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