Best Peanut Butter Icebox Cookies Recipes

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PEANUT BUTTER ICEBOX DESSERT



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Leftover crushed cookies create the yummy crust for this crowd-pleasing dessert. It's covered with a smooth cream cheese mixture, chocolate pudding and whipped topping (or this whipped topping substitute) for a lovely layered look. -Nancy Mueller, Bloomington, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 Nutter Butter cookies, crushed, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-3/4 cups crushed cookies, sugar and butter; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 6-8 minutes; cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust. , In another large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed until thickened, about 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup crushed cookies. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ICE BOX PEANUT BUTTER SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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These are a great alternative to having store bought slice and bake cookies in your fridge without the preservatives and big price tag. These only cost a few dollars to make!! They are not your typical peanut butter cookie. They cook to be thin, crisp and oh so yummy!!

Provided by Linda McCormick

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c butter
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
1 1/2 c peanut butter - recommend creamy as it slices smoothly
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 c sifted flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Add peanut butter mixing well. Add vanilla and eggs: beat well. Sift flour, soda and salt together. Stir into mixture. Shape dough into rectangular roll, wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper, chill until firm (or freeze), slice and bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for 8-10 minutes, ungreased cookie sheet: Until lightly golden brown.
  • 2. This dough freezes well, may be sliced and baked frozen - may require slightly more baking time. (Keep frozen rolls of this dough on hand for fresh baked peanut butter cookies when wanted.)
  • 3. Can be made large (rounded tablespoons of stiff chilled dough) do not grease the pan. Do the classic criss-cross with a fork that has been dipped in sugar. Bake them for only 8 minutes and they come out well and make 4 dozen cookies.
  • 4. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheets before removing to a wire rack. Over baked they become sandy dry crisps. Cooked to perfection they have a slight chewiness melt in your mouth treat.

ICEBOX COOKIES



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This cookie recipe from my 91-year-old grandmother was my grandfather's favorite. She still makes them and sends us home with the dough so that we can make more whenever we want, I love to make a fresh batch when company drops in. -Chris Paulsen, Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desire. , On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into three 10-in. x 1-in. rolls. Tightly wrap each roll in waxed paper. Freeze for at least 12 hours. , Cut into 3/8-in. slices and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

AUNT IONE'S ICEBOX COOKIES



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Whenever we went to visit my Aunt Ione in south Georgia, her icebox cookies were our favorite treat. My mother later make these cookies, and I remember begging for a slice of the raw dough-I thought the unbaked cookies tasted just as great as the baked! -Jenny Hill, Meridianville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield About 17 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Sift together first five ingredients; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla and lemon extract; beat well. Add dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in nuts. , Divide dough into four parts and shape into 11x1-1/2-in. rolls. Wrap in foil and chill overnight. , Slice cookies 3/8 in. thick. Bake on greased baking sheets at 350° for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER ICEBOX CAKE



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Layers of double chocolate chunk cookies and a creamy peanut butter mixture make this classic icebox dessert an irresistible summertime treat.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
Oil, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup mini peanut butter cups
1/2 cup chocolate sauce or topping

Steps:

  • Bake cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
  • Set aside 1 cup of the whipped topping. Add remaining whipped topping to peanut butter mixture; beat 1 minute.
  • In ungreased 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish, place single layer of cookies. Break up some of the other cookies, and fill in any gaps. Spread half of the peanut butter mixture on top. Place another layer of cookies on top, followed by remaining peanut butter mixture. Spread reserved whipped topping on top.
  • Refrigerate 8 hours. Top with mini peanut butter cups, and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 0 g

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