Icebox Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, chopped
1 None egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/3 cups self-rising flour, sifted
3 oz dates, chopped
3 oz pistachios, chopped
3 oz candied ginger, chopped
None None demerara sugar, to sprinkle (optional)

Preparation

Heat sugar and butter over low heat until combined. Add egg and vanilla. Mix into flour to form a stiff dough. Knead in dates, pistachios and ginger.
Divide dough into 3 portions then roll each into a 1 1/2 inch thick log. Wrap in parchment paper and chill until firm.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
Slice dough into 1/4 inch slices. Arrange on trays. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Bake for 10-15 mins, until golden. Let cool on trays for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.