Icebox Cookies
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Author: Delish/Photo credit to myislandbistrokitchen.com
Ingredients
- FOR THE COOKIE
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
- ½ c. granulated sugar
- ½ c. packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- OPTIONAL MIX-INS
- 1 c. chopped nuts, such as almonds, pecans, or pistachios
- 1 c. chopped chocolate (5 oz.)
- 1 c. chopped toffee
- 1 c. chopped pretzels
- ½ c. dried fruit
- ½ c. toasted coconut
- ½ c. chopped candy canes
- ¼ c. cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp. sprinkles
- 1 tsp. instant espresso
- 1 tsp. spices, such as ground cinnamon or cardamom
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment), beat butter and sugar together. Add egg and beat until incorporated, then add vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients and beat until just combined. Add any desired mix-ins and beat until just combined.
- Place dough on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a log 2” thick. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, cut cookies ½” thick and place on prepared pans.
- Bake until set around the edges and lightly golden, 14 minutes.
