Cranberry Chip Cookies

Cranberry Chip Cookies

Recipe By :Cherylann
Serving Size : 72
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup unsalted butter -- softened
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries -- 9 ounces
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup toffee bits -- or almond brickle chips

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add yolks and vanilla; mix well.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

Stir in the chocolate chips, cranberries, pecans and toffee bits (dough will be stiff).

Drop by rounded Tablespoonfuls 2" apart on ungreased baking shets. Flatten slightly.

Bake for 11-14 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Yield:
"6 dozen"