-->
Mrs. Claus' Cookbook - Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies

Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies

This recipe has not been reviewed. Be the first to rate this recipe!

From the kitchen of Elora

This recipe has been on northpole.com from the beginning… since 1996! We hope you enjoy this classic North Pole recipe. Let us know your opinion by submitting a review!

Log in to upload a photo

Recipe Details

Bake Time:
7-10 minutes
Yields:
Tags:
about 16 dozen
Contains nuts, Good for parties/potlucks

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts and pecans, finely chopped

Directions

  1. When ready to bake preheat oven to 375 degrees F, cookie dough requires refrigeration time.

  2. Sift flour with baking soda and salt; set aside

  3. In large bowl of electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter until light. Gradually beat in sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; continue beating until very light and fluffy.

  4. At low speed, beat in half the flour mixture until smooth. Mix in rest, with hands, to form a stiff dough. Add nuts, mixing to combine well.

  5. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Divide in thirds. With hands, shape each third into a roll 8 inches long.

  6. Wrap each in plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate until firm-about 8 hours, or overnight before slicing and baking.

  7. With sharp knife, cut as many 1/8-inch slices as desired for baking at one time

  8. Rewrap rest of roll; refrigerate

  9. Place slices, 2 inches apart, on ungreased cookie sheets

  10. Bake 7 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned

  11. Remove to wire rack; cool.


Reviews

This recipe has not been reviewed. Log in now to rate this recipe.

Other Tasty Treats You Might Enjoy

Northpole.com uses cookies.

This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By continuing to use our website, you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Got It.