CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CRANBERRY COOKIES

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These pretty pink cookies always turn out so tender. They are the hit of my holiday! -Barbara Nowakowski, North Tonawanda, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
1-1/4 cups chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Using paper towels, pat chopped cranberries dry; stir into dough. , Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake until lightly browned, 11-13 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway into the chocolate; place on waxed paper. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Let stand until set. Freeze option: Drop cookie dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets; cover and freeze until firm. Transfer cookie dough balls to a freezer container. May be frozen for up to 3 months. To use, bake frozen cookie dough as directed, increasing time by 3-4 minutes. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Uttam Tharu
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I'm going to make these cookies for my next party.


Esmatullah Baloch
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These cookies look delicious!


Cute Bilai
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I can't wait to try these cookies!


Brett Shaffer
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


Cadnan Aadan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a new favorite.


Friends welcome
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These cookies are so good! I will definitely be making them again.


MUSTAFA Al , Zoghbi
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The cookies are soft and chewy, and the chocolate and cranberries are a perfect combination.


yiannis galan
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I've never had a chocolate-dipped cranberry cookie before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Bikal Mandal
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These cookies are amazing!


Hobi Versse
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


John Nalli
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These cookies are delicious! The chocolate and cranberries are a great combination, and the cookies are soft and chewy.


harendra tamang
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These cookies are amazing! I've never had a chocolate-dipped cranberry cookie before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the chocolate and cranberries are a perfect combination.


Ramesh Raj Gautam
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for myself. They're always a hit.


Revaine Deleon
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These cookies are so delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. The chocolate and cranberries are a perfect combination, and the cookies are soft and chewy.