Holiday baking always gives me a warm a fuzzy feeling – a blissful time of year when generosity spreads from one to another. I especially enjoy sharing freshly baked treats with friends and family… anything to bring a moment of delight to ones taste buds and tummy! Enjoy this simple recipe at your next holiday cookie swap or with a warm cup of homemade chai latte.
Preheat oven to 375°
Combine the following…
2 ½ - Cups of Flour ~ Preferably King Arthur
1 - Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 - Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 - Teaspoon Cinnamon
Set to the side.
In a separate bowl, mix the following…
2 - Sticks of Unsalted Butter ~ Land O’Lakes
3/4 - Cup of Dark Brown Sugar, Lightly Packed
3/4 - Cup of Natural/Raw Granulated Sugar
2 - Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Eggs at Room Temperature
Mix well in a bowl until all ingredients are combined and smooth.
Begin adding the dry mixture half-cup at a time. Mix until combined and smooth.
And the blissful finishing touches…
1 - Cup Ocean Spray Dried Cranberries
3/4 - Cup Macadamia Nuts (Optional)
Mix well and prepare to start baking!
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies are slightly brown on bottom.
I recommend cutting the batch in half, placing on parchment paper and form a tubular shape with the cookie dough. Wrap and chill for about 1-hour. Cut with a knife in 1/8” slices, place on parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake. You can wrap air-tight and store in the freezer to bake fresh at a later date.
Enjoy!
Lulu B’s Kitchen
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