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December 29, 2020 · 8 Comments

Grandma Lydia’s Ice Box Cookies

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An easy refrigerator cookie that will melt in your mouth. It never crumbles and you can add to the basic mix anytime to changs it up.

Grandma Lydias Ice Box Cookies

Do you want a cookie that melts in your mouth and takes more than two bites to eat?

This loaf cookie is just the one you are looking for.

When my boys were both toddlers I had a sitter that came to our home every day.

She was in her seventies and a third Grandma to them.

Grandma Lydia was one of the best caregivers we could ever want.

I honestly believe she was Mary Poppins grandmother!

She was always with them in the kitchen and baked these cookies at least four times a week.

They made our home smell so warm and wonderful and she always let the boys help her when she baked.

By far these cookies were the best ever.

They melt in your mouth, don’t crumble when you bite into them and the recipe never fails to make a great cookie.

Eat them with a cold glass of milk or a cuppa and nothing could melt the stresses of the day any better.

After we moved into our first home I started making these cookies myself.

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups melted Crisco
  • 4 cups flour sifted twice
  • 3 large eggs well beaten
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chopped cranberries

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a small bowl add twice sifted flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Mix brown sugar, white sugar, Crisco, nuts, cranberries and well beaten eggs one at a time in a medium bowl. 
  • Add dry ingredients and whisk until well blended
  • Divide dough into two long equal sized rolls. Wrap in foil and place in refrigerator overnight.

Bake the Dough:

  • Preheat oven to 375 ° F. Slices loaves into 12 slices each.
  • Bake in oven at 375° F for 10 minutes in ungreased pan. 
  • Cool on rack.
  • Add nothing, or decorate any way you like. It just just fine as is!

NOTES:

Double sifting the flour creates a finer flour for the cookies.

Well beating the eggs and using the whisk attachment on your mixer adds air to the batter and makes a better cookie.

You can see by the instructions above just how simple these Ice Box Cookies are to prepare.

Even on the first try they were a perfect replica of the ones Grandma Lydia made so many years ago.

And I do believe I added enough love as I made them.

When I am baking these cookies they never fail to cause that warm and fuzzy feeling.

They give you a sense that a loved ones arms hugging you tight.

I can almost feel it now.

That aspect alone makes this cookie recipe a must have on your cookie list.

The memories of those days when my boys were so little and proud to show off their baking skills still make me smile today.

I have taken these cookies to many office parties, holiday functions and cookie exchanges.

I think they easily take a place among the classic cookies sitting on the table.

And the Ice Box Cookies never fail to add a nice chunk of change at the church bake sale.

I added them to my Toys For Tots contribution list this year and I wanted to share them with you.

I had my husband take 2 batches to the cancer treatment center today.

The patients love to take a sweet from the table during their treatment.

I was sure to make enough for the wonderful and devoted staff there too. I hope these cookies gave everyone a smile today.

Tomorrow I am taking some to the Firefighters that are so diligent in protecting the community.

I know everyone needs an unexpected reason to have a little joy in their day.

I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

If you make any additions please comment below! I would love to hear what others do!

An easy refrigerator cookie that will melt in your mouth. It never crumbles and you can add to the basic mix anytime to changs it up.

Grandma Lydia’s Ice Box Cookies

An easy refrigerator cookie that will melt in your mouth. It never crumbles and you can add to the basic mix anytime to changs it up. These cookies went with me today to the Botsford Cancer Center Treatment Unit.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: berries, nuts, sugar
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
Adjust Servings: 24
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Marilyn
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups melted Crisco
  • 4 cups flour sifted twice
  • 3 large eggs well beaten
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chopped cranberries

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a small bowl add twice sifted flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Mix brown sugar, white sugar, Crisco, nuts, cranberries and well beaten eggs one at a time in a medium bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients and whisk until well blended
  • Divide dough into two long equal sized rolls. Wrap in foil and place in refrigerator overnight.

Bake the Dough:

  • Preheat oven to 375 ° F. Slices loaves into 12 slices each.
  • Bake in oven at 375° F for 10 minutes in ungreased pan.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Add nothing, or decorate any way you like. It just just fine as is!

Notes

Double sifting the flour creates a finer flour for the cookies.
Well beating the eggs and using the whisk attachment on your mixer adds air to the batter and makes a better cookie.
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Nutrition

Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 60kcal (3%) | Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (5%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 11mg (4%) | Sodium: 69mg (3%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankAnn says

    January 10, 2021 at 11:49 AM

    There’s nothing like a recipe that brings back memories of a loved-one! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 11, 2021 at 7:03 AM

      I agree Ann. Family recipes bring a flavor of their own to the dish. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  2. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    January 8, 2021 at 5:25 PM

    Those look wonderfully soft!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope to see you there this Sunday too! Enjoy your weekend.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 8, 2021 at 6:29 PM

      thank you Helen. those bring back so many memories. I need to make them more often. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  3. blankTai East says

    January 5, 2021 at 11:21 PM

    They look yummy! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 6, 2021 at 8:42 AM

      thank you so much Tai for the comment on the Ice Box Cookies! Have a wonderful week.

      Reply
  4. blankIrene says

    January 3, 2021 at 8:27 PM

    This recipe sounds so sweet, not just the ingredients, but also the background stories of baking together and making them for the community!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 4, 2021 at 4:10 PM

      Thank you Irene. My holiday baking is all about paying it forward. I want Miss Jo to know that too. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful 2021!

      Reply

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