National Cookie Day

12/4/2020

It's NATIONAL COOKIE DAY!

I'm not a baker, but my mom sure is :) These are the entire family's favorite cookies EVER! Check out the recipe, try it, and let us know what you think in the comments! We've subbed in cherries instead of cranberries, but to be honest, it wasn't the same. We've also tried without a dried fruit and again, not the same. So much experimentation with this recipe, but the original is definitely the best!

Original recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped sweetened cranberries

1. Using a standing mixer, beat butter on medium. Add sugar, almond extract, and salt. Mix on medium until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally to make sure it's all together. Beat in flour. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Stir in cranberries.

2. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log. Wrap each log in waxed paper; twist the ends lightly. Chill for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days. If we really want to eat it ASAP, we throw it in the freezer for an hour or so :)

3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Cut chilled or frozen logs into 1/4-inch rounds. Place cookie dough about 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake about 10 minutes or browned on the bottoms. We prefer them to be pretty doughy in the middle, but once we burnt them and they were crispy on the bottom and still REALLY yummy.

4. Cool on cookie sheets for 1 minute. Transfer to wire racks; cool.

Christmas cookies and happy hearts, that is how the holidays start! For some more cookie goodness check out what a few of my friends are sharing today.