Chocolate Icebox Cookies

2 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

730 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 dozen cookies suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	butter	unsalted, softened
1/2	cup	brown sugar, light
1/3	cup	sugar	granulated
1	large	egg
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
2	ounces	chocolate unsweetened	melted and cooled
1 3/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
1/2	teaspoon	baking soda
1/8	teaspoon	salt

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy.

Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat until well blended.

Add the egg and vanilla and beat until thickened.

Beat in the melted chocolate, then add 3/4 cup of the flour along with the baking soda and salt.

Stir in the remaining 1 cup flour to make a soft dough.

Divide dough in half.

Wrap each half in plastic wrap and shape it into a 6 inch log.

Refrigerate until firm.

Dough 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 degrees F.

Using a thin knife, slice each log 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.

Arrange the cookies 1 inch apart on a buttered cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

VARIATIONS:

Chocolate Mint: Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the dough with the vanilla.

Double Chocolate: Add 2 ounces of chopped semisweet chocolate.

Chocolate Macadamia: Add 2/3 cup of finely chopped unsalted macadamia nuts.

Roll each log in 1/3 cup of finely chopped macadamias.

Chocolate Hazelnut: Add 1 cup of finely chopped, toasted and peeled hazelnuts.

If desired, roll each log in 1/3 cup of finely chopped hazelnuts.

Chocolate Peanut: Add 1 cup of finely chopped unsalted roasted peanuts.

If desired, roll each log in 1/3 cup of finely chopped peanuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 150g

Amount per Serving

Calories 730 64% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.0g	80%
Saturated Fat 32.0g	161%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 175mg	58%
Sodium 490mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 61.0g	20%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	11%
Sugars 17.0g
Protein 9.0g	17%

Vitamin A	30%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	4%		Iron	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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