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icebox cookies

(4 ratings)
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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

It's always good to have these made up in the refrigerator for those unexpected visits from the Grandkids

(4 ratings)
yield 8 Dozen
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For icebox cookies

  • 3 1/2 c
    sifted all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 c
    butter (or margarine)
  • 3/4 c
    karo syrup (light or dark)
  • 1/2 c
    sugar (granulated or brown)

How To Make icebox cookies

  • 1
    Sift together flour, salt, and soda.
  • 2
    Beat butter until soft and creamy. Add syrup and sugar. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with hands until stiff dough is formed.
  • 3
    Shape into 3 rolls. Wrap in waxed paper, chill in refrigerator 3 or 4 hours until firm enough to slice.
  • 4
    Slice 1/8 inch thick. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake in a hot oven (400 F) for 10 minutes
  • 5
    Variation: COCONUT: add 1 cup after sugar. SPICE: add 1 teaspoon each cinnamon, cloces, allspice, nutmeg and sift with dry ingredients. FRUIT AND SPICE: combine spices and chopped fruit. RAISIN AND SPICE: combine spices and 1 cup raisins.
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