Per Serving:
Calories 155, Fat Cal. 90, Protein 2g, Carb. 16g, Fat 10g, Chol. 6mg, Sodium 48mg
*Adapted from www.oceanspray.com
Ingredients
- 1 cup (vegetable halal) shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups IFANCA halal-certified Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1⅓ cups semi-sweet chocolate bits, melted
- 1¼ cups chopped nuts
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease cookie sheets.
Step 2
Using an electric mixer, beat shortening and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; mix well.
Step 3
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate mixing bowl. Add to shortening mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Stir in cranberries.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate and then in nuts. Allow chocolate to dry completely. Makes about 3 dozen.