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Cranberry Slices

Name: Cranberry Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped; 6 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch

Makes

4 dozen

The holidays wouldn't be complete without a plateful of homemade cookies to give family and friends. Try these for gifts.—American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
6 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger, optional

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour. Stir in cranberries and, if desired, ginger. Divide the dough in half; form each half into a 6x3x1-in. block. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 hours or up to 2 days.
Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap logs; cut the dough into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place on ungreased parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 136 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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