Hilda's Icebox Cookies

Name: Hilda's Icebox Cookies
Yield: 5 -7 dozen
Ingredients: 2 cups margarine; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup white sugar; 3 eggs; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Rating: 4.5 stars

4 Ratings
3 Reviews
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We got this recipe from a special neighbor who was like a grandmother to me. Chill them and slice them very thin before baking.

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

5 -7 dozen

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 84 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 cups margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Cream the margarine and the sugars together. Add the eggs and mix well.

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Step 2

Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and chopped nuts. Shape dough into 2 inch to 2 1/2 inch diameter sized logs. Wrap logs and refrigerate overnight.
Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
Step 4

Slice logs very thing and place cookies on the prepared sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

96.1 calories; 1.3 g protein; 10.9 g carbohydrates; 6.6 mg cholesterol; 74.3 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (3)

Most helpful positive review

Elana

05/10/2010

I have a family recipe that is almost exactly this one and it is one of my all time favorites. The cookies are thin and very crisp and even though I am a chocoholic to the max they are better than anything chocolate. Read More

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4 Ratings