Basic Icebox Cookie Dough

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients and beat well.

2. 2

   Stir in the next 3 ingredients, blend well.

3. 3

   If using nuts, add them now.

4. 4

   Divide dough into 3 equal parts and shape each part into a 1 1/2" diameter roll.

5. 5

   Wrap the rolls in saran wrap and put in fridge until firm, at least 2 hours.

6. 6

   At this point, you can do one of three things: Bake, freeze, or refrigerate.

7. 7

   To bake: Cut dough into 1/4" slices and bake 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet at 425°F for 5-7 minutes, or until golden.

8. 8

   Remove immediately from sheets and cool completely.

9. 9

   To refrigerate:Leave in saran wrap and use within 2 weeks.

10. 10

    To freeze: Leave in saran wrap and use within 6 weeks.