Icebox Cookies

Name: Icebox Cookies
Ingredients: 1/4 cup brown sugar; 3/4 cup butter chopped; 1 egg lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 1/3 cups self-rising flour sifted; 3 ounces dates chopped; 3 ounces pistachios chopped; 3 ounces candied ginger chopped; demerara sugar to sprinkle, optional

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter chopped
1 egg lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/3 cups self-rising flour sifted
3 ounces dates chopped
3 ounces pistachios chopped
3 ounces candied ginger chopped
demerara sugar to sprinkle, optional

Directions

1

Heat sugar and butter over low heat until combined. Add egg and vanilla. Mix into flour to form a stiff dough. Knead in dates, pistachios and ginger.
2

Divide dough into 3 portions then roll each into a 1 1/2 inch thick log. Wrap in parchment paper and chill until firm.
3

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
4

Slice dough into 1/4 inch slices. Arrange on trays. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Bake for 10-15 mins, until golden. Let cool on trays for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.