Description
Icebox Slice & Bake Cookies are buttery, crisp classics made for convenience and creativity. Shaped into logs and chilled, the dough is easy to slice and bake whenever you want fresh cookies. They’re perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap each dough log tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm (or freeze for later use).
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Roll dough logs in coarse sugar, sprinkles, or chopped nuts before chilling for a decorative edge.Add citrus zest (like lemon or orange) to the dough for added brightness.Mix in mini chocolate chips, dried fruit, or chopped nuts for texture.Use almond, maple, or peppermint extract for flavor variations.Drizzle or dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
