Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Toffee Icebox Cookies, a treat that brings together crisp, buttery goodness with bursts of toffee flavor. These cookies are incredibly easy to make, combining pantry staples for a quick and satisfying dessert. Perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or an afternoon snack—these slice-and-bake cookies come together effortlessly. The dough can be prepared ahead of time, chilled, and sliced when you’re ready to bake. With a golden exterior and delightful crunch, each cookie is finished with a creamy glaze and topped with extra toffee bits for that added touch of sweetness. Ideal for sharing or enjoying solo, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup toffee bits
- 2 tablespoons butter (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons extra toffee bits (for topping)
Instructions
- Cream softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, then mix in flour and salt until just combined.
- Fold in toffee bits evenly into the dough.
- Divide dough into two logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled logs into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire racks before drizzling with glaze made from melted butter, powdered sugar, and milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 20g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg