Cranberry Decadent Cookies Recipes

DECADENT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
• beat in egg and vanilla.
• Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
• Divide dough into four portions; shape each into a 10 inch X 21/2 inch log.
• Place 4 inches apart on greased or foil lined baking sheets.
• Make a 1/2 inch depression down center of each log.
• Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
• Fill depressions with jam.
• Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
• Cool for 2 minutes.
• Remove to a cutting board; cut into 3/4 inch slices.
• Place on wire racks.
• In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm cookies.
• Cool completely.

CRANBERRY DECADENT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Sift together flour, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda, and set aside.
• In a large bowl use an electric mixer to beat butter, shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully combined before next addition.
• In a small cup, mix together the vanilla and the coffee until the coffee is dissolved, then add to the butter mixture; beat to combine.
• Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
• Stir in by hand white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and dried cranberries.
• Drop 1 tablespoon of dough at a time onto baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until firm. Let cool for 1 minute then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Store in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 1 month.