CRANBERRY DROP COOKIES

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Pam Baker of South Charleston, West Virginia cherishes this recipe from a favorite children's Christmas book. "My 22-year-old daughter bakes these cookies each Christmas," Pam relates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in milk and lemon juice. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and nuts. , Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.