Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies

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Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies

Recipe By : Fwd: FOODWINE List (Listserv@CMUVM.CSV.CMICH.EDU)
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies & Bars

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 stick unsalted butter -- softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar -- packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 2/3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

In a bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the
brown sugar and granulated sugar; beat until well blended. Beat in the egg
and vanilla until thickened. Beat in 2/3 cup of the flour along with the
baking soda and salt. Stir in remaining 1 cup flour; the dough will be soft.

Divide the dough in half. Wrap each half in wax or parchment paper or
plastic wrap. Shape it into a 6" log. Refrigerate until firm. (The logs
can be stored in a plastic bag and refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen
for up to 2 months.)

Preheat oven to 350. Using a thin knife, slice each log 1/8" to 1/4" thick.
Arrange the cookies 1" apart on a buttered cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15
minutes or until lighly golden.

VARIATIONS

Ginger Almond: Add 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger. Roll each
log in 1/3 cup of finely chopped blanched almonds.

Lemon Poppyseed: Add 3 tablespoons of poppyseeds and 1 tablespoon of grated
lemon zest. Roll each log in 1 tablespoon of poppyseeds.

Spice: Add 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4
teaspoon ground cloves. If desired, roll each log in 1/3 cup of finely
chopped walnuts.

Coffee Edged: Roll each log in 1 1/2 tablespoons very finely group French
roast coffee.

Pecan: Add 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans. Roll each log in 1/3 cup
finely chopped toasted pecans.

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