Chocolate Icebox Cookies
These chocolate icebox cookies are an easy preparation and quick bake. The dough can be shaped and frozen, so go ahead and double the recipe!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 6 3/4 ounces
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder, or instant coffee powder, optional
- 1/2 cup pecans , finely chopped,or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave it ungreased.
- In mixing bowl with electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and eggs, blending well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and espresso powder, if using; stir into creamed mixture, blending thoroughly. Stir in chopped nuts.
- Place the cookie dough on a sheet of wax paper and shape into a roll about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap the roll in the wax paper and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- Slice the roll into thin slices. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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