Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease cookie sheets.
- Using an electric mixer, beat shortening and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; mix well.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Add to shortening mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Stir in cranberries.
- IMMEDIATELY drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool completely.
- Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate and then in nuts. Allow chocolate to dry completely.
- Makes about 3 dozen.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 224.18 Kcal (939 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 117.66 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.07g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 4.55mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 220.31mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 68.12mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 26.37g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 15.01g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.72g | 7% | |
| Protein | 2.13g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 33.9mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 421.1 Kcal (1763 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 221.01 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 24.56g | 20% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 8.54mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 413.83mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 127.96mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 49.54g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 28.2g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.24g | 7% | |
| Protein | 4g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 63.6mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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