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Cranberry Lemon Cookies
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4.4 stars stars based on 11 reviews - 90% would make this again
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For the cookies:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1-1/2 cup pecans
1-1/2 cup chopped fresh cranberries
For the icing:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Cream butter, sugar, and lemon peel. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir in pecans and cranberries. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Let cool slightly before removing to cooling racks.
To make the icing:
Whisk together icing ingredients to make a spreadable icing. When cookies are cool, spread icing on cookies.
Note: Posted by "Pat" to the now-defunct Holiday Cookie Club at Epicurious.com.
Reviews of Cranberry Lemon Cookies:
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IcobeBodo in Mexico Dec 18, 2011
Would make this again.
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A cookie baker Nov 20, 2011
Would make this again.
this is a great recipe. I would make this again! 5 stars
Minnesota Baker May 25, 2010
Would make this again.
I had to add more flour. 1 cup was not enough. The 2 test cookies i always do first, ran all over the pan. I can't believe these other people liked the recipe. makes such a small batch too. I am baking the next two test cookies with the extra flour. Hope they turn out better. Like the flavor even if they were FLAT. 2 stars
Sammie Aug 29, 2009
Would make this again.
Amazing cookies! I absolutely love these little cookies. Personally, I about double the amount of lemon peel and add an extra handful of cranberries to each batch. This recipe works well with dried cranberries too. Just make sure not to leave your batter too long before baking or else the dried berries will drastically effect your moisture level. They also don't store as well after baking for similar reasons, but I've never had a problem with extra cookies sitting around the house too long before this happens. They're just too good! 5 stars
Laurie Reynolds in Bay Area, California Jan 8, 2009
Would make this again.
Unlike some reviewers, my cookies did not fall apart at all. I also baked them for a minute longer (13) at a low altitude and they turned out scrumptious! I think they are good even without the icing. I would make them again in a heartbeat. 5 stars
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