Libbie's Filled Ice Box Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 12 cup sugar
  • 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dates, chopped
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup walnuts

Instructions

  1. Cook the water, sugar, and raisins or dates together, stirring constantly as it burns.
  2. Cook until thick; cool.
  3. Cream shortening and brown sugar together; add eggs, one at a time.
  4. Add vanilla.
  5. Sift flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon together; add walnuts.
  6. Add to creamed mixture.
  7. Pat or roll out on wax paper or towel to 1/2 inch thick.
  8. Spread date mixture over it, roll up and store in refrigerator.
  9. Slice and bake as needed.
  10. No time or temperature was given for baking; I am guessing 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

956 kcal 48% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.6g 21% DV
Total Fat 50g 64% DV
Carbs 108.8g 40% DV
Fiber 4.9g 17% DV
Sugar 50.9g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16695.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 617.5mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.2mg 11% DV
Calcium 184.5mg 14% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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