Basic Icebox Cookie Dough

• sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• brown sugar3⁄4 cup

  firmly packed

• margarine or butter↗1 cup

  softened

• vanilla↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• eggs↗2
• all-purpose flour↗3 cups
• baking powder↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• finely chopped nuts1 cup

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients and beat well.

2. 2

   Stir in the next 3 ingredients, blend well.

3. 3

   If using nuts, add them now.

4. 4

   Divide dough into 3 equal parts and shape each part into a 1 1/2" diameter roll.

5. 5

   Wrap the rolls in saran wrap and put in fridge until firm, at least 2 hours.

6. 6

   At this point, you can do one of three things: Bake, freeze, or refrigerate.

7. 7

   To bake: Cut dough into 1/4" slices and bake 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet at 425°F for 5-7 minutes, or until golden.

8. 8

   Remove immediately from sheets and cool completely.

9. 9

   To refrigerate:Leave in saran wrap and use within 2 weeks.

10. 10

    To freeze: Leave in saran wrap and use within 6 weeks.