Cranberry-Almond Butter Cookies

Cranberry-Almond Butter Cookies

  • 1 Hour 35 Minutes Prep1 Hour 45 Minutes Total
  • 60 Servings
  • 80 Calories per Serving
These cookies make the perfect holiday hostess gift when wrapped up in pretty packaging!

Ingredient List

  • 1 1/4 cups dried cranberries, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 to 8 teaspoons milk

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Toss cranberries with 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar until coated; set aside.
  3. In large bowl, beat butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and 2 teaspoons of the almond extract; beat until well blended.
  4. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Using spoon, stir flour mixture into butter mixture in two additions. Stir in 1 cup of the cranberries.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls (dough will be soft and sticky). Place balls on cookie sheets, and press each to flatten into 1 1/2-inch rounds.
  6. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges just become brown. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  7. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and 5 teaspoons of the milk. Add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, stirring until thin enough to spread.
  8. Spread or drizzle icing on cookies; top with remaining cranberries.

Tips

  • Store leftover cookies in plastic resealable container up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 3g 5%, Saturated Fat 2g 10%, Cholesterol 10mg 4%, Sodium 40mg 2%, Potassium 10mg 0%, Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 2%, Riboflavin 0%, Niacin 0%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 0%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 0%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 2%, Copper 0%, Manganese 0%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 80, Calories from Fat 30, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 8g, Protein 0g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 0, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 1tsp