1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
6 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, optional
1In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Stir in cranberries and, if desired, ginger. Divide the dough in half; form each half into a 6x3x1-in. block. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 hours or up to 2 days.
2Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap logs; cut the dough into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place on ungreased parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Total Time
Prep: 15 Min. + Chilling Bake: 15 Min./Batch
The holidays wouldn't be complete without a plateful of homemade cookies to give family and friends. Try these for gifts.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 136 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.