How to Make Chocolate Chip Icebox Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of classic chocolate chip cookies but don't have the time to bake them from scratch, then this recipe for Chocolate Chip Icebox Cookies is for you. These cookies are simple to make and require no oven time, as they "bake" in the refrigerator. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can have a batch of these delicious treats ready to go in no time.

These cookies are the perfect solution for when you have a craving for fresh-baked cookies but don't want...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup finely chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and pecans. Shape into a 9-in. roll; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.