Vanilla-Nut Icebox Cookies
Vanilla-Nut Icebox Cookies are buttery, nutty treats with a hint of vanilla, perfect for slicing and baking fresh, ideal for make-ahead dessert lovers and cookie enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter until light.
- Gradually beat in sugar.
- Add egg and vanilla.
- Continue beating until very light and fluffy.
- At low speed, beat in half of the flour mixture; incorporate the rest with hands to form a stiff dough.
- Add chopped nuts, mixing to combine well.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Divide dough in half.
- Shape each half into a 7-inch long roll with hands.
- Wrap each roll in plastic wrap or foil.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 8 hours or overnight.
- Cookie dough rolls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- Slice the dough into desired thickness and bake as needed.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
645
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
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).