Cherry Ice Box Cookies

MAKES: 48 cookies

COOK TIME: 10 Min

These nutty slice 'n' bake cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're great for an after-school snack or drop-in guests.

What You'll Need

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped nuts
1/4 cup red decorator sugar (optional)

What to Do

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric beater until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, beating well. Add egg and vanilla, beating well.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture, beating well. Pat cherries between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Stir cherries and nuts into dough; cover dough, and chill 2 hours.
Shape dough into 2 (1-1/2-inch by 8-inch) logs. Roll in red decorator sugar, if desired. Wrap logs in wax paper, and freeze 2 hours or until firm. (Store in freezer up to 6 months, if desired.)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Unwrap frozen dough, and slice into 1/4-inch-thick slices, using a sharp knife. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets. (Do not let thaw.)
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Let cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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dollysweeney 68576 37

Sep 10, 2013

Will definitely make these. So happy there is NO chocolate. My granddaughter can't have chocolate and I always look for something different and special for her. It is not fun for a kid to have to miss out on cookies!!

Markie

May 23, 2013

I was wondering if you could use pie filling cherries instead of the maraschino cherries?

always cookin

Sep 11, 2012

How about rolling in chocolate sprinkles? Not holiday festive, but might give a chocolate touch

whosyournana 96222 26

Nov 05, 2012

when i add a chocolate 'touch' i melt milk chocolate chips, dip fork in smooth melted chips & run across cookie , u can use as much or little as u like

tdzm 7811775

Sep 11, 2012

Have any of you made these? They'd be great to make ahead and freeze for holiday cookie days. Is there a way to get chocolate in there? I'm guessing that mini-chips or chocolate chips would work, but maybe they'd create difficulty with the slicing?