Cranberry Peppernuts Recipe
 
 
These cranberry peppernuts are crispy and delicious (not to mention addictive!) and they make such cute Christmas gifts.
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Recipe type: Cookie
Serves: About ¾ gallon
Ingredients
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten with a fork
  • 1 Tbsp corn syrup
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins (plus 1 Tbsp water)
  • ½ cup walnuts (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, sift together flour and baking soda, add salt, whisk together, and set aside.
  2. With the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add beaten eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla and mix until combined.
  3. In a food processor, chop cranberries and walnuts (if using) with 1 Tbsp water until it resembles small pieces. Add to batter and mix until incorporated.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until a dough forms. Empty out on your work surface and knead more with your hands if needed until no longer crumbly and dough comes together well.
  5. Pat the dough into a circle and divide into 15-16 equal pieces of dough. Roll each piece into a 17 in. long, ½ in. wide rope and place on a Silpat or parchment lined baking sheet. You should get 15-16 ropes. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and freeze 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  7. Slice the ropes into ½ in. pieces, place on a parchment or Silpat lined baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 17-20 minutes until golden brown. Keep in mind, the peppernuts will get harder as they cool.
Recipe by MyWayGourmet at https://mywaygourmet.net/cranberry-peppernuts-recipe/