Chocolate Icebox Cookies

40 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

175 calories per serving view nutrition facts

12 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	stick	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	unsweetened, melted & 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. (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 inch to 1/4 inch thick.

Arrange the cookies 1andquot; 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 41g

Amount per Serving

Calories 175 50% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g	15%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	29%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Sodium 108mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 20.0g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 3.0g	6%

Vitamin A	5%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	1%		Iron	8%

* 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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