cherry icebox cookies

buffalo, TX
Updated on May 6, 2012

These are so good! You can't just eat one. I store these wrapped in saran wrap in the refrigerator and they will last a week. Just slice and bake a few at a time.

prep time 4 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortning
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 jars 10 0z jars marashino cherries, drained

How To Make cherry icebox cookies

  • Step 1
    In mixing bowl combine butter, shorting and cream well. Add sugar and egg, mix well. Add vanilla, flour, baking powder and salt. Add chopped cherries. Mix well. Roll up in wax paper and shape like a log. Chill 4 hours and slice and bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    You can wrap extra in saran wrap and keep chilled in the fridge for a week and slice and bake as needed.

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