Best 3 Icebox Butter Cookies Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of icebox butter cookie recipes. Embark on a baking adventure and discover how simple ingredients transform into melt-in-your-mouth treats. From the classic Vanilla Bean Icebox Cookies to the irresistible Chocolate Dipped Icebox Cookies, each recipe promises a unique flavor experience. Explore the versatility of these cookies with variations such as the nutty Pistachio Icebox Cookies and the tangy Lemon Icebox Cookies. Treat your loved ones to these homemade treasures and create lasting memories around the table.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ICEBOX BUTTER COOKIES

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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

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs

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

BUTTER PECAN ICEBOX COOKIES

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My grandmother used to bake very similar cookies. As a little girl, I always loved their butterscotch flavor and was fascinated by the way Grandmother prepared these cookies (from logs that she took out of the icebox!). These are simple but delicious old-fashioned cookies. The dough logs can be stored in the freezer, then pulled out to defrost a day or two before baking time.-Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

Cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans., Divide dough in half; shape each into a 10-in.-long roll. Place wrapped rolls in airtight containers. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Uncover and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, 7-9 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICED ICEBOX BUTTER COOKIES

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Categories Cookies Herb Dessert Bake Freeze/Chill Christmas Winter Chill Gourmet

Yield Makes about 10 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 preparedBasic Butter Cookie Dough at room temperature
3 tablespoons honey or molasses
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons anise seeds, crushed lightly
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
For icing
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

In bowl of a standing electric mixer beat together dough, honey or molasses, and spices until just combined well. Halve dough and on sheets of wax paper form each half into a 12-inch log. Chill logs, wrapped in wax paper, at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
With a sharp knife cut logs into generous 1/8-inch slices and arrange 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake cookies in batches in middle of oven until pale golden, about 12 minutes, and cool on racks.
Make icing:
In a small bowl whisk together icing ingredients and transfer to a sealable plastic bag. With scissors cut an 1/8-inch opening in one corner of bag.
Arrange cookies as close together as possible on sheets of wax paper and drizzle with icing. Let icing dry completely. Cookies may be stored between layers of wax paper in airtight containers up to 6 weeks frozen.

Tips:

Use cold butter: Cold butter is easier to work with and will help keep the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help the cookies turn out light and airy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the cookies from curdling.
Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape in the oven.
Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown: Do not overbake the cookies, or they will be dry and crumbly.
Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving: This will help them to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Icebox butter cookies are a classic cookie recipe that is easy to make and always a hit with friends and family. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect icebox butter cookies every time. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, and they can be customized with different flavors and toppings to suit your taste.