AUNT BETTY JEAN'S BLACKWALNUT ICE BOX COOKIES

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Long before refrigerators we had ice boxes and ice box cookies were today's break and bake cookies, early ancestor. Make these at least 2 days ahead of time. Use only BLACK WALNUTS. This is what my husband refers to as a dunkin cookie. You can soften them up by placing a slice of bread in the container with them. The first time...

Provided by Joey Wolf

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c butter
2 eggs
3 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 c black walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350*
  • 2. Cream sugar and butter.
  • 3. Add slightly beaten eggs, 1 at a time.
  • 4. Add vanilla, beat well.
  • 5. Combine and add dry ingredients. Mix well
  • 6. Stir in black walnuts.
  • 7. Roll dough into logs, wrap securely in waxed paper. Store in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 days. Slice 1/4 inch thick, and bake on greased cookie sheet.
  • 8. Bake for 10 min. at 350*

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