Mom's Cranberry Cookies Recipe

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Mom's Cranberry Cookies
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
1917
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups shortening
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts ( walnuts are good)
  • 3 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

Directions:

  1. Combine sifted flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda in one bowl.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Cream together shortening and sugars in another large bowl.
  4. Add beaten eggs, vanilla and nuts.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture from the first bowl.
  6. Work in chopped cranberries.
  7. Divide mixture and roll into 3 logs approximately 1 1/2-2 inches in diameter.
  8. Add a few drops of water if necessary for cohesion.
  9. Wrap each in plastic wrap and freeze.
  10. To bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  11. Unwrap and thaw logs slightly.
  12. Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  13. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet for 10-12 minutes.
  14. Cool on a rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1916.83 Kcal (8025 kJ)
Calories from fat 959.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 106.57g 164%
Cholesterol 81.84mg 27%
Sodium 3837.33mg 160%
Potassium 655.15mg 14%
Total Carbs 223.55g 75%
Sugars 76.13g 305%
Dietary Fiber 18.98g 76%
Protein 22.97g 46%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 12%
Iron 11mg 61%
Calcium 534.7mg 53%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 417.19 Kcal (1747 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.2g 164%
Cholesterol 17.81mg 27%
Sodium 835.18mg 160%
Potassium 142.59mg 14%
Total Carbs 48.65g 75%
Sugars 16.57g 305%
Dietary Fiber 4.13g 76%
Protein 5g 46%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 12%
Iron 2.4mg 61%
Calcium 116.4mg 53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 46.4
    Points
  • 52
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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