How to Make Doodle Icebox Cookies!

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are a good nut alternative.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: sugar substitute

Stevia reduces calories while sweetening.

Cream shortening and granulated sugar together for about three minutes until fluffy.

Add eggs, milk, and almond extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.

Sift and fold in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined without overworking the dough.

Roll out the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Use food coloring to dye portions of the dough as desired for decoration.

Shape the dough into logs and wrap in cling wrap, then freeze until firm.

Cut the frozen dough into slices, leaving at least one inch of space between cookies on the baking sheet.

Chill the cookies in the fridge for about 30 minutes before baking to maintain details.

Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and bake until the bottom edges are slightly brown, rotating pans halfway through.

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare icing with powdered sugar, light corn syrup or honey, extract, and milk, adjusting for desired consistency.

Use a number one round nozzle for delicate icing details and let the cookies sit for about half an hour to set.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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