CRANBERRY SPRITZ COOKIES

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Here's a sure standout on your treat tray. The cheery cookies get their bright-pink color from cranberry-flavored gelatin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cranberry gelatin powder (about 4 ounces)
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Colored coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugar and gelatin until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Using a cookie press fitted with the disk of your choice, press dough 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake until set (do not brown), 6-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Alom Hossain
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These cookies are a must-try for any cranberry lover.


rsblade
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I'm definitely going to make these cookies again.


Tigist Tadesse
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Jeff Ames
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these cookies.


Malone Hardick
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Gilda Dechezeaux
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but they still tasted good.


Raed Arnaout
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Mr Smith Western
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I love the way these cookies look when they're finished. They're so pretty and festive.


Niku Sefa
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Charlie Hagert
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I've made these cookies several times, and they always turn out perfect.


Olivia Coveney
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Steph Searle
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I love the combination of tart cranberries and sweet sugar in these cookies.


Ahamad Alam
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These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were gone in no time.