Icebox Butter Cookies
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Icebox Butter Cookies a try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 8g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 709 calories. This vegetarian recipe serves 7. A mixture of baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 9 hours and 45 minutes.
Instructions
Beat first 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
Stir together flour and next 2 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating just until blended after each addition.
Shape dough into 4 logs (about 2 inches in diameter); wrap each log in plastic wrap. Chill 8 hours to 3 days.
Cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove from baking sheets to wire racks, and cool completely (about 20 minutes).
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