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refrigerator cookies

Refrigerator Cookies

Refrigerator cookies, sometimes called icebox cookies, are easy cookies to make and quite good.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 72 Servings
Calories 59 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups butter, or half shortening, half butter combined
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup glace cherries, red and green, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cream butter or shortening, add sugars gradually and continue to beat until light. add well beaten eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients and creamed mixture, blend well. Add the chopped cherries.
  • Shape into 4 rolls and wrap each in wax paper. Chill in the refrigerator, at least overnight. (The dough can also be frozen and taken out as needed.
  • When ready to bake preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the roll into thin slices with a sharp knife and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 14IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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