Basic Icebox Cookie Dough Recipes

ICEBOX COOKIES

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.

ICEBOX COOKIES

Steps:

• On a large piece of parchment or waxed paper, gently form 1/2 recipe all-in-one cookie dough into an 8-inch log.
• Fold one short end of paper over log; wedge a baking sheet against log. Holding other end of paper at an angle, push baking sheet against log while pulling on paper, creating a smooth, compact log.
• Gently roll log in desired topping to coat; wrap in parchment. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap log, and place on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
• Place rounds on parchment-lined baking sheets, 1 inch apart. Bake until pale golden, 13 to 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.

BASIC ICEBOX COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine shortening and butter, beat for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, salt until combined. Scrape side of bowl. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat in flour and almonds.
• Divide dough in half; shaped into 10 inch long logs. If desired roll logs in additional chopped nuts. Wrap each log in plastic wrap. Chill 4 hours or until dough is firm enough to slice.
• Preheat oven to 375. Cut logs into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place slices 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Transfer to wire racks; let cool.
• To Store: layer cookies between waxed paper in an airttight container; cover. Store at room temperaturea for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

BASIC VANILLA COOKIE DOUGH

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, and beat until combined. Proceed with variations:Thumbprints and Ball CookiesShaped Icebox CookiesLayered Icebox CookiesGlazed Spritz CookiesCutout Cookies