Refrigerator Cookies Recipes

ORIGINAL BROWN BUTTER REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 7-9 minutes (do not burn). Remove from the heat; stir in brown sugar until blended., Transfer to a large bowl, cool slightly. Whisk in 1 egg at a time. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans., Shape into four 8-in. rolls; wrap each in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° just until set, 5-7 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

EASY REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cream the butter with the white sugar and brown sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, mix in the nuts. Divide dough into 3 equal parts, shape each piece into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap logs in wax paper and chill for 3 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut dough logs into 1/4 inch slices and place them on an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until light brown.

CHERRY-PECAN ICEBOX COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and candied cherries. , Shape into four 8-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/8- to 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned and edges are set. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

ICEBOX COOKIES

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desire. , On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into three 10-in. x 1-in. rolls. Tightly wrap each roll in waxed paper. Freeze for at least 12 hours. , Cut into 3/8-in. slices and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

REFRIGERATOR COOKIES II

Steps:

• Mix shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla thoroughly. Blend flour, soda and salt; stir in.
• Form into roll 2 1/2" across. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill until firm.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• With a thin sharp knife, slice 1/8 inch thick. Place a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.

REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream butter, egg and vanilla until mixed and fluffy.
• Beat in dry ingredients gradually mixing well after each addition.
• Mix in dates, coconut and 1/2 cup of the nuts.
• Form dough into two 1-1/2 inch logs.
• roll logs into remaining nuts (1/4 cup each).
• Wrap in waxed paper and chill (or freeze) until firm enough to slice.
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Slice cookies 1/4-inch thick and place on a nonstick cookie sheet.
• bake 10-12 minutes until light golden brown.
• cool on wire racks.
• 2 cookies = 1 fat, 1/2 fruit, 1/4 bread, 95 calories.

LEMON REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• Whip butter in large bowl until smooth.
• Add sugar and mix well.
• Add egg, lemon juice and zest; beat well.
• Combine and sift dry ingredients and gradually add into butter mixture.
• Mix well after each addition.
• Shape dough into 2 logs, (1 and 1/2" x 6").
• Wrap each in plastic wrap.
• Chill for 2-3 hours (or up to a week.) Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Place on greased cookie sheets.
• Bake about 15 minutes or until edges are light brown.
• Transfer to wire rack to cool.