Almond Icebox Cookies
"With a roll of this cookie dough on hand, I can serve freshly-baked cookies in a snap," says field editor Elizabeth Montgomery of Allston, MA60 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
- 2 packages (2-1/2 ounces each) whole unblanched almonds
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add
- eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the
- flour, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture
- and mix well. Fold in chopped almonds. Shape into two 15-in. rolls;
- wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
- baking sheets; top each with a whole almond. Bake at 375° for
- 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to
- cool. Yield: 10 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 113 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 72 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.