Cranberry Noel Cookies
- Ready In:
- 37mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
5 dozen cookies
ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3⁄4 cup dried cranberries
- 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
- 3⁄4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
directions
- Beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add milk, vanilla, and salt.
- Beat until just combined.
- Gradually add flour, cranberries, and pecans.
- Mix on low speed until fully combined.
- Divide dough in half.
- Shape each half into 8-inch logs, about 2 inches in diameter.
- Roll logs in coconut, pressing lightly to coat the outside of logs.
- Wrap logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Using a sharp knife, cut logs into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Transfer to ungreased baking sheets, about 1 1/2-inches apart.
- Bake until edges are golden, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Store for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
- Hide from kids!
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Reviews
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I have been making this cookie for years now. It is my families favorite cookie at christmas. Spend the money on european butter, really adds to the richness of the cookie. I have had no problems locating the coconut at either Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. Thank you Martha for another fabulous cookie.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
cookiebaker
United States
I live in Sacramento,CA and have lived here all my life. I've been married to the same guy for 20+ years and I have 4 children, including a set of teenage girl twins. I love cats, cooking and collecting cookbooks. My favorite cookbooks are dessert books (I bet you could tell by my user name). I love books by Maida Heatter. She is the Queen of desserts! I do struggle with my weight because I bake nearly everyday,even during the hot Sacramento summers. Baking relaxes me. My friends and staff think the previous statement is crazy but I'll bet a few of you out there could agree.
My birth father was a pastry chef and although he passed away before I was 2 years old, I believe baking is in the genes. I was very lucky to have a grandmother who always let me tear up her kitchen up experimenting. Even when I was 5 years old! Strong lady!