Monday, February 04, 2008

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies and Other Things

Take a whole bunch of ingredients...Add a sweet Lillian who is finally getting over her cold and asked for some
Mommy Daughter time...

Don't forget the Gooseberry Patch book! Yes! She is great at cracking eggs!

And you'll end up with these yummy treats!

These are the cookies that I was talking about in an earlier post. It is not my recipe, Shawna Brock from Eglin AFB, FL submitted it to the folks at Gooseberry Patch. Zoom in on the picture of Lil with the book to see just how pretty it is! My oven is off by 50 degrees and I only back them for 10 minutes so that they are chewy, but here is the recipe as listed in the book...you will love it! These are headed to awesome guy's work.

  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar packed
  • 1 c. sweetened, dried cranberries
  • 1/2 c. white chocolate chips
  • 1 -3/4 c. all purpose flour
  • 1 t. baking powder
  • 1/2 t. baking soda
  • 1/2 c. butter softened
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 t. vanilla extract

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; blend in remaining ingredients. (the dough will be crumbly, it's supposed to be.) Shape into walnut size balls; place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden. Makes about 2.5 dozen.

These cookies are pretty and would be great for Valentine's day! Thank you everyone for wishing Maddie well...she is all better now! Lilllian got it too and missed three days last week. She was well enough to go back today. :)

I have my bee girl mounted and have painted a background, but am going to change it up a bit. My Valentine girl didn't sell, so I'm second guessing myself a lot. It's still fun though :)

Have a great Monday all! And make those cookies! You'll be glad you did! :)

Mere

13 comments:

Ragged Roses said...

Those cookies look delicious! Oops sorry about getting your name wrong on the blog, I've changed it now, I wasn't concentrating as usual!
Kimx

Fete et Fleur said...

YUMMYY!!! These look wonderful.

noodle and lou said...

Hi Mere! I'm so happy to meet you:) Thanks so much for the visit to my blog today...and for sharing this yummy recipe with us!! I can't wait to make them!!

xox..jenn

Lori said...

i have had LOTS of things not sell, do not doubt yourself, it happens!

thanks for posting the cookie recipe they look and sound delicious!!!

Dapoppins said...

I need to add cranberry's and white chips to my shopping list now. And I love how you all spent mommy daughter time.

Fete et Fleur said...

Hi Mere! You were right about Keanu Reeves. I am feeling better today.

Hugs! Nancy

The Polka Dot Pixie said...

Ooooh what a great recipe! Thank so much for visiting me! Is it okay to add your blog to my links list? Thanks!- Jenny

tascha said...

Yummy! I want some!

FrostingsNSparkles said...

Don't second guess yourself, I have lots of things that haven't sold as well, one of my favorite pieces took a year to sell. Your art just has to meet the right person :) :D

Your little girls are just beautiful, so so sweet, and your cookies look so yummy! I love Gooseberry Cookbooks too :D

MiKa Art said...

OMG, these cookies looks so yummy!! I must go and grab some sweets!

Sherry said...

Oh these cookies look incredible!! I love cranberries and I love cookies so how could these be "bad" for me?!?! Your "hired help" is so cute!!!
And Gooseberry Patch? My sister had a Gooseberry Patch holiday book that I inherited...must go look that out!!

Kim Hardt Originals said...

Well all I can say is yum! I will have to try those myself. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

I love to try new things. I will try them out on my neighbor and her kids.

Kim

SweetAnnee said...

My absolute FAVE cookie. Our local bakery makes them..NOW I can
woohoo
deena