This recipe takes more time than many of the icebox cookies but the results are worth the effort. The designs are pretty and the cookie is delicious.  You’ll need an afternoon to bake these cookies so make an extra batch while you are baking and freeze  any leftovers.

Ingredients

1 cup soft butter

2/3 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

2 1/2 cups flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

Mix first 3 ingredients until light and fluffy.  Add flour and salt to the mixture.  Blend until combined.  Do not overwork dough. Continue reading Patterned Cookies →