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Icebox Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup candied pineapple, chopped
1/2 candied cherries, chopped
Directions:
Directions:
1. Cream shortening and sugar; add beaten eggs, blend.

2. Add baking powder, flour, cinnamon which have been sifted together.

3. Mix well. Add vanilla and fruit, mix.

4. Divide dough into thirds and form into 3 rolls.

5. Wrap in wax paper, let stand in fridge for 24 hours.

6. Slice and bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.

If chocolate cookies are desired, omit fruit and add 4 tablespoons cocoa and 1 cup chopped nuts.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
These were made every Christmas. They look like stained glass windows when baked. They were a big favorite of Wanda, Eddie, Margie, and Roger.

 

 

 

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