Icebox Cookie Slices

Icebox Cookie Slices are a classic American refrigerator cookie, made from a simple, buttery dough that is chilled in a log shape before being sliced and baked. They are known for their crisp texture and often feature mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit. The name 'icebox' refers to the older practice of chilling the dough in an icebox (an early refrigerator).

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from butter and sugar, providing a quick source of energy. A typical serving offers a moderate amount of calories, with small amounts of iron and some B vitamins from the flour.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	90 mg
Iron	1 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1 mg
Folate	20 mcg
Calcium	15 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Phosphorus	25 mg
Selenium	4 mcg

Per 2 cookies (approx. 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'icebox' method was a popular mid-20th century kitchen hack, allowing bakers to prepare dough in advance and bake fresh cookies on demand. Nutritionally, they are a treat food, best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.