CHERRY ICEBOX COOKIES

Cherry Icebox Cookies image

As a home economics teacher, I often supplied treats for school functions. These delectable cookies were always popular.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Previous Next

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, cherry and lemon juices and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and cherries. , Shape into four 12-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.