Description
Experience the nostalgic delight of these heritage icebox cookies, featuring a rich buttery base and a sophisticated almond crunch. This recipe solves the common problem of dry crumbs by using a specific sugar ratio and a patient chilling process for a perfect, long-lasting texture.
Ingredients
- 16 oz Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs
- 5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 pound Slivered Almonds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both the light brown and granulated sugars on medium-high speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure proper emulsification.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture on low speed, mixing only until the flour streaks disappear.
- Fold in the slivered almonds with a spatula until they are evenly distributed throughout the thick dough.
- Divide the dough into portions and shape into long logs or rectangular loaves, wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, though 24 to 48 hours is recommended for the best flavor and texture.
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and use a sharp knife to cut the chilled dough into paper-thin slices, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Place slices on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for 7 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are pale.
- Allow the cookies to set on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the cleanest slices, use a very sharp chef’s knife and avoid a sawing motion; instead, apply firm downward pressure. If you find the dough log flattening on one side while you cut, simply rotate the log a quarter-turn after every few slices to maintain a uniform shape throughout the batch.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American