Four Flavour Icebox Cookies

Elevate your cookie game with these delightful Four Flavour Icebox Cookies, the ultimate treat to satisfy every craving! This versatile recipe features one buttery dough divided into four distinctive flavors: classic vanilla, rich chocolate, nutty almond, and zesty lemon. Perfectly sliceable and conveniently chilled for easy prep, these cookies are a stunning addition to any dessert platter, showcasing vibrant and contrasting flavors in one batch. With a quick bake time of just 12 minutes, you’ll have an assortment of irresistible homemade cookies ready to share or savor yourself. Ideal for make-ahead baking, you can store these cookies in the freezer and bake as needed for fresh, crowd-pleasing treats.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:52 mins

Servings: 32

Ingredients

• 227 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 1 unit Large egg
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 320 grams All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 15 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoons Almond extract
• 1 teaspoons Fresh lemon zest
• 1 drop Optional food coloring (for lemon flavor)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 2

Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a smooth dough forms.

Step 5

Divide the dough evenly into four portions, about 200 grams each.

Step 6

For the vanilla cookies: Keep one portion plain and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate.

Step 7

For the chocolate cookies: Mix cocoa powder (15 grams) into the second portion of dough until fully combined. Wrap and refrigerate.

Step 8

For the almond cookies: Add almond extract (1 teaspoon) to the third portion of dough. Knead gently to mix, then wrap and refrigerate.

Step 9

For the lemon cookies: Mix lemon zest (1 teaspoon) and optional yellow food coloring (1 drop) into the fourth portion of dough. Wrap and refrigerate.

Step 10

Chill all four dough portions in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until firm.

Step 11

Once chilled, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 12

Unwrap the doughs and slice each into 8 evenly sized discs (about 6 mm thick) or roll into equal-sized balls and flatten slightly.

Step 13

Arrange the cookies on prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 cm (1 inch) between each.

Step 14

Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Do not overbake; the cookies will firm up as they cool.

Step 15

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 16

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	829.6 grams (829.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3703

Total Fat 194.30g	249%
Saturated Fat 119.80g	599%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 682mg	227%
Sodium 1304mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 454.90g	165%
Dietary Fiber 14.30g	51%
Total Sugars 201.30g
Protein 44.30g	89%

Vitamin D 153IU	765%
Calcium 181mg	14%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 777mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 48.6%