Sunday, November 21, 2010

Recipe: Cranberry Pecan Cookies



Cranberries and pecans....is there any better a combination?  I think not...well made add some chocolate in there and you have a winner in my book!  These cookies are quick and delicious and you don't have to dip them in chocolate, but why not? 


I hope you enjoy them as much as we did.


Cranberry Pecan Cookies
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 cups AP flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1-6 oz bag dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans (I toasted mine)

1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 to 2 tsp oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.  Combine the flour, baking powder and salt.  Add the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture and mix well.  Stir in cranberries and pecans.  Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.  Flatten just slightly.  Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Cool on pan for a few minutes and then transfer cookies to a wire cooking rack.


To Dip in Chocolate:  Melt chocolate in microwave until smooth.  You may add oil as necessary if your chocolate is a bit lumpy.  Dip one half of the cookie in the melted chocolate and allow to dry on a wire rack.


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If you like cranberries, try this awesome recipe:


9 comments:

  1. Wow! I love this combination!
    mickey

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  2. These cookies look very beautiful and yummy!!!

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  3. These do look good! I have a bag of cranberries just waiting to be used up on something yummy!

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  4. Oh my..... I'm loving this recipe.

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  5. These look so tasty! Thanks for sharing,
    Maggie

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  6. I love the look of your chocolate dipped ones.

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  7. Hmm.. I love the cranberry pecan cookies. I am sure its a nice combination. Are these cookies chewy or crispy type?

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  8. These cookies are chewy and delightful!

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  9. I just found your blog and I am now a follower! These cookies look so yummy! I have actually never tried cranberries and pecans together, but it sounds delicious! I would like to invite you to link up your recipes with me every Thursday! The first blogger to link up will be featured! =)

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