Rolled Cookies Cranberry Button Cookies

posted by Kewpys Mom 11-15-100 4:41 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Cranberry Button Cookies
Recipe By : Real Food for Real People
Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Holiday
Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups Flour
1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar -- (Packed)
1 1/2 cups Cranberries -- (fresh ground)
1 cup Vegetable Shortening
3 cups Quick-cooking Oats
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Baking Soda


In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, salt and oats. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or table knives, until particles are very fine. Add cranberries and brown sugar. Mix until well
blended. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 3-inch rounds. Bake on greased cookie sheets at 375 degrees F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.

NOTES : When grinding cranberries, use a food chopper or a food processor. You can also use dried cranberries (Craisins) for this recipe.






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