Cranberry Noels

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

• 1 in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. add milk and vanilla. beat until just combined. with mixer on low, gradually add flour, salt, cranberries, and pecans; continue beating until fully combined.
• 2 turn dough out onto a clean work surface, and divide into 2 equal pieces. shape each piece into an 8-inch log, about 2 inches in diameter. wrap logs in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
• 3 preheat oven to 375 degrees. using a sharp knife, cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices. transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, about 1 1/2 inches apart. bake until edges are golden, 14 to 16 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through. remove from oven, and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.