Heirloom Walnut Icebox Cookies Recipes

WALNUT ICEBOX COOKIES

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."

GRAMMY'S ICE BOX COOKIES

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.

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.