Icebox Cookies

Shared with me by: Sharon S (my mom)

My mom and grandmother used to make Icebox Cookies all the time.

Ingredients

  • 3-1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose white flour
  • 3 t. baking powder
  • dash of salt
  • 1 c. butter, softened
  • 2 c. white sugar
  • 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 t. vanilla extract
  • 1 c. chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Instructions

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, and vanilla; beat well. Add dry ingredients and mix well by hand with a wooden spoon. Stir in nuts.

Divide dough into two parts and shape into log rolls. Wrap in foil and chill overnight.

When ready to bake, slice cookies 3/8- inch thick. Bake on greased baking sheets at 350° for about 10 minutes (edges will start to get brown).

Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks lined with paper towel to absorb grease.

NOTE: One of my dad's favorite cookies.