Mom’s Cranberry Cookies 🍪
Description: I always looked forward to these at Christmas. They are a nice “adult” cookie–not real sweet and the fresh cranberries give them an ever-so-slight tartness.
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Freezer, < 4 Hours
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Review Count: 2
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 166.1
- Fat Content: 8.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 11.8mg
- Sodium Content: 102.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 10g
- Protein Content: 2g
Recipe Details:
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 36 cookies (approximately)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/4 cups | Shortening |
| 2/3 cup | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 3 3/4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh cranberries |
| Optional: | Chopped nuts |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In another large bowl, cream together shortening, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Incorporate Eggs and Flavoring:
- Add beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix well.
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Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures:
- Gradually add the flour mixture from the first bowl into the wet ingredients. Mix until well combined.
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Add Cranberries (and Nuts, if desired):
- Work in chopped cranberries (and chopped nuts if using) into the cookie dough.
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Shape and Freeze:
- Divide the dough and roll into 3 logs approximately 1 1/2-2 inches in diameter.
- Add a few drops of water if necessary for cohesion.
- Wrap each log in plastic wrap and freeze.
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Preheat Oven:
- To bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Slice and Bake:
- Unwrap and thaw the logs slightly.
- Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
- Place the slices on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
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Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the cookies to cool on a rack before serving.
These Mom’s Cranberry Cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of the year! Their balanced sweetness and hint of tartness from the cranberries make them a delightful addition to any cookie jar. Enjoy baking and sharing these delicious cookies with your loved ones! 🎄🍪
