Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with these Cranberry Pecan Sandwich Cookies. These delectable treats combine the tangy sweetness of cranberries, the nutty crunch of pecans, and a creamy, velvety filling, making them the perfect accompaniment to your teatime or holiday gatherings. With two enticing variations – a classic vanilla buttercream and a luscious cream cheese filling – these sandwich cookies cater to diverse preferences. Whether you're a fan of the traditional or crave a tangy twist, you'll find a recipe that tantalizes your taste buds.
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CINNAMON CHIP, CRANBERRY AND PECAN COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and brown sugar, and mix well. Add the pudding and mix until incorporated, then add the eggs and vanilla, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. With the mixer set to low speed, add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Continue mixing on low speed and add the cinnamon chips, pecans and cranberries until just combined. Portion the cookies out using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 13 minutes.
- Note: This recipe has been updated and may differ from what was originally published or broadcast.
CRANBERRY SANDWICH COOKIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield about 20 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pulse the granulated sugar and 1/3 cup dried cranberries in a food processor until finely ground. Add the flour, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse to combine. Add the cut-up butter and shortening; pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Whisk the egg, cranberry juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the food coloring in a small bowl; add to the food processor and pulse to form a dough. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 1 1/2 inches apart onto the baking sheets. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are just set, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets; transfer to racks to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Beat the cream cheese, room-temperature butter and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar; beat on low speed until incorporated, then increase the speed to high and beat until fluffy, 2 more minutes. Chop the remaining 1/4 cup dried cranberries; stir into the filling along with a pinch of salt. Sandwich between the cookies.
CRANBERRY PECAN COOKIES
These are so tasty and simple to prepare! Each delightful little cookie is loaded with cranberries, nuts and vanilla, giving them the taste of a treat that's been slaved over. -Louise Hawkins, Lubbock, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cookie dough, pecans, chips, cranberries and vanilla. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets., Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRANBERRY ORANGE SANDWICH COOKIES
My sweet-tart cookies make a terrific addition to a holiday dessert tray. I love the creamy orange filling.-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange juice concentrate and orange zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cranberries., Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat bottom of a glass with cooking spray, then dip in flour. Press cookies with bottom of glass to flatten, redipping in flour as needed. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat butter, orange juice concentrate, orange zest and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread filling on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies., Freeze option: Freeze shaped balls of dough on baking sheets until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. Prepare, bake and fill cookies as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY PECAN TASSIES
A traditional pecan tassie is a small tart with nuts. This holiday version adds cranberries. How festive! -Peggy West, Georgetown, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape., Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place in greased mini-muffin cups. Press evenly onto bottoms and up sides of cups., In a small bowl, beat egg, brown sugar, melted butter and orange zest until blended. Stir in pecans. Spoon 1-1/2 teaspoons filling into each cup; top with cranberries., Bake 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is set. Cool in pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRACKLED CRANBERRY PECAN COOKIES
Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well at holiday potlucks. For a fruitcake-type cookie, use a mixture of dried fruits and substitute rum flavoring for half the vanilla. -Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Pour boiling water and orange juice over cranberries in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Drain., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans and cranberries., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CRAZY YUMMY CRANBERRY PECAN COOKIES WITH ORANGE GLAZE
Cranberries, oats, pecans and orange glaze. So good!
Provided by Dion
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, white and brown sugars, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until the mixture is creamy and well blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and then gradually beat in the flour just until the mixture makes a soft dough. Stir in the pecans, rolled oats, and cranberries, and drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and the edges are slightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool for 1 minute on baking sheets before removing to wire racks to finish cooling. Glaze cookies while still a little warm.
- Place the confectioners' sugar and orange juice in a microwave-safe bowl, and stir to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the orange zest and butter, and microwave on medium power until the butter melts and the mixture is warm, about 30 seconds. Stir the warm glaze until smooth, and drizzle over cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 107.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
CRANBERRY PECAN OATMEAL COOKIES
I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and nuts is my family's all-time favorite. -Tammy Hoggatt, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients., Drop by tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until light golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ELLIE'S CRANBERRY PECAN COOKIES
I received this recipe years ago from a woman in one of my education classes. Since then I have been making them every year for my Christmas cookies plate. Note: If made as follows, expect a very thin crispy cookie. I usually add 1/3 cup of flour to make the cookies a little chewier. Either way, they taste great!!!!!
Provided by sbera007
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour, oatmeal, soda and salt in a small bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars together in a large bowl.
- Add eggs and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
- Add flour mixture.
- Fold in cranberries and pecans.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or spray with non stick spray) and form dough into balls, spaced about 2-3 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes at 350.
- Cool on wax paper. Store in refrigerator for best serving results.
- (Have faith if they appear to melt into each other while baking -- Simply cut out original shapes with a knife or spatula while cooling.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.1, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 40.5, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6, Protein 0.9
Tips:
- Soften the butter and cream cheese to room temperature: This will make them easier to mix together and will result in a smoother cookie dough.
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries: If you're using frozen cranberries, be sure to thaw them before using.
- Chop the pecans finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Don't overmix the cookie dough: Overmixing will result in tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape in the oven.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will result in dry cookies. Bake until the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely before filling: This will help prevent the filling from melting and making the cookies soggy.
Conclusion:
Cranberry pecan sandwich cookies are a delightful holiday treat that are sure to impress your friends and family. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your cookies soft and chewy or crispy and crunchy, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious cookie recipe, give these cranberry pecan sandwich cookies a try.
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