Description
Buttery, crisp-edged, and packed with irresistible toffee bits, these Toffee Icebox Cookies are the ultimate easy recipe for dessert lovers. With just a few pantry staples, you can prepare a dough that slices clean, bakes evenly, and keeps well for days. Ideal for holiday trays, afternoon snacks, or quick food ideas when guests arrive—this recipe is perfect for make-ahead dessert prep, bake sales, or anytime sweet cravings strike.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup toffee bits
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
3. Add the flour and salt gradually, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
4. Fold in the toffee bits evenly throughout the dough.
5. Divide dough into two logs, about 1.5 inches thick. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place 2 inches apart on the sheet.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Optional: Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over cooled cookies for a decorative finish.
Notes
Make sure the butter is at room temperature to cream properly.
Chilling the dough is critical—don’t skip it!
Let cookies cool completely before drizzling chocolate to avoid melting mess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: toffee cookies, icebox cookies, slice and bake cookies, make-ahead dessert, holiday cookie, easy cookie recipe