Cranberry Noel Cookies Recipe

Get into the Christmas spirit with these delightful Cranberry Noel Cookies! Inspired by Martha Stewart's classic recipes, these cookies feature a festive blend of cranberries and pecans, coated in sweet shredded coconut. Perfect for holiday baking or gifting, this recipe is easy to follow and yields deliciously chewy cookies that will disappear in minutes. Find the unsweetened shredded coconut at Trader Joe's or your local health food store.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 37 mins
Calories 943.1 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Noel Cookies

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How to Make Cranberry Noel Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Beat in ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt until just combined.
  4. Gradually add 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup dried cranberries, and ½ cup chopped pecans. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half.
  6. Shape each half into an 8-inch log, approximately 2 inches in diameter.
  7. Roll logs in 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, pressing gently to coat.
  8. Wrap logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  9. Using a sharp knife, cut logs into ¼-inch thick slices.
  10. Place slices onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 1 ½ inches between each cookie.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  12. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. (If you can resist!)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

95g

Fat

218g

Carbs

26g