Decadent Cranberry Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe comes from a book called Christmas Cookies Are For Giving ...and they sure do live up to their name...the dried cranberries transform these cookies into a holiday favorite...but they are great to have at any time. (Note these cookies are great for shipping) Ingredients:
2 cups flour |
1/2 cup cocoa powder |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup crisco shortening |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
2 large eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules |
1 cup white chocolate chips |
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips |
1 cup dried cranberries |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease 2 baking sheets, or line with parchment paper.
3. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon baking powder, baking soda; set aside.
4. In a large bowl, beat butter, shortening, white and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add eggs, mix well until fluffy.
6. In a Small cup, mix together the vanilla and the coffee, until the coffee is dissolved, then add to the butter mixture; beat to combine.
7. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
8. Stir in the baking chips and dried cranberries.
9. Drop 1 tablespoon of dough at a time onto baking sheet, spacing about 2 apart.
10. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
11. Let cool 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
12. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
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