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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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The holidays wouldn't be complete without a plateful of homemade cookies to give family and friends. Try these for gifts.American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg yolk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped |
6 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, optional |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Stir in cranberries and ginger if desired. Divide the dough in half; form each half into a 6-in. x 3-in. x 1-in. block. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or up to 2 days.
2. To bake, cut the dough into 1/4-in. thick slices; place on ungreased parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden. Yield: 4 dozen.
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