Butterscotch Icebox Cookies

15 Reviews

“Great dark brown sugar icebox cookies my southern Grandma used to make.” - by Pam Uribarri

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

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Original recipe yields 3 dozen

Directions

Cream butter, add sugar and cream well. Beat in eggs, then add sifted dry ingredients, vanilla and nuts.
Shape into rolls, wrap in wax paper and freeze or put in refrigerator until firm.
Slice and place about an inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake about 12 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
When done, remove from pan at once with a spatula. Store in a covered container and they will remain crisp.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (18 total)

Calories
322 cal
16%

Fat
15.4 g
24%

Carbs
43.4 g
14%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (15)

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Sunshine

Dec. 6, 2008

"Outstanding! We love these. The only change I make is light brown sugar instead of dark, and bake at 375 degrees...." See more"

jowolf2

Nov. 21, 2006

"Really nice flavor. I baked them and then froze them and the flavor seemed to get stronger after they were thawed. Made these for our local Fair and I won first prize! Great recipe...." See more"

kharveycook

Apr. 27, 2009

"Very good Butterscotch cookies! Just what I was looking for. I did follow others advice and turn the temp down to 375 and the cooking time down to 10 mins and they turned out perfect!..." See more"

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