Basic Icebox Cookie Dough |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a nice basic cookie dough that you can expand upon as you wish. Very versatile. *for variation, add chocolate chips, shredded coconut, toffee chips, whatever suits your taste buds! Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar |
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter, softened |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla |
2 eggs |
3 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional) |
Directions:
1. In large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients and beat well.
2. Stir in the next 3 ingredients, blend well.
3. If using nuts, add them now.
4. Divide dough into 3 equal parts and shape each part into a 1 1/2 diameter roll.
5. Wrap the rolls in saran wrap and put in fridge until firm, at least 2 hours.
6. At this point, you can do one of three things: Bake, freeze, or refrigerate.
7. To bake: Cut dough into 1/4 slices and bake 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet at 425°F for 5-7 minutes, or until golden.
8. Remove immediately from sheets and cool completely.
9. To refrigerate:Leave in saran wrap and use within 2 weeks.
10. To freeze: Leave in saran wrap and use within 6 weeks.
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