Sweet pleasures
Memory
This cake is from my childhood!
Icebox cake
This is a quick no-bake recipe.
Interesting facts
You will be licking your fingers as you make this recipe!
Servings
8
Prep time
15 minutes
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Quantitites | |
|---|---|---|
| store-bought butter cookies (Village brand, if possible) | 900 g (2 lbs) | |
| powdered sugar | 900 g (2 lbs) | |
| cocoa powder | 30 ml (2 tablespoons) | |
| warm strong coffee (liquid, not instant powder) | 180 ml (¾ cup) | |
| melted butter | 30 ml (2 tablespoons) | |
| eggs, beaten | 2 | |
| nuts | To taste |
Directions
- In a large bowl, break the cookies into small pieces using your hands.
- Add the sugar and cocoa powder to the cookie chunks.
- Add the melted butter, vanilla and coffee. Mix well.
- Add the beaten eggs and knead with your fingers until a dough forms.
- Scoop the mixture into a wax paper-lined baking dish with a lid.
- Top with nuts (optional) and press the dough evenly into the dish.
- Let stand in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into pieces.
- Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.
Note: the dough should be quite firm, not too runny and not too dry. If needed, add a little more coffee or a few more cookies.