CRANBERRY NOEL COOKIES

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Yes, I am already thinking of Christmas baking. You can find the shredded unsweetened coconut at Trader Joe's or at the health food store. From one of Martha's many cookbooks

Provided by cookiebaker

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 943.1, Fat 67.5, SaturatedFat 43.7, Cholesterol 98.5, Sodium 254.7, Carbohydrate 79.4, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 23.8, Protein 10.4

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