CRANBERRY COINS

CRANBERRY COINS image

Categories Nut

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1 c. dried cranberries, chopped
3/4 c. pistachios, toasted, chopped
Decorative sugar

Steps:

Place first 8 ingredients in bowl. Mix on low speed until just mixed. Increase speed to medium; beat 3 min., scraping bowl when necessary. Add cranberries and nuts; mix on low until just combined. Divide dough in half; form into 2 logs about 1" in diameter. Wrap each with plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours. Heat oven to 350°. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or use silicone mat. Remove wrap; slice logs crosswise into 1/8" thick slices. Sprinkle decorative sugar. Bake until light brown 10-12 minutes (up to 20 min.) Cool on racks.