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Cranberry Almond Cookies

Cookies are such a holiday classic and these bring all the flavors of Christmas.  Super flaky and full of flavor.  
Course Cookies
Cuisine Dessert, Holiday
Keyword Cookies, Christmas, Cranberry, Almond, Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24 Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 TBSP Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 Cup Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Milk
  • 1 Large Egg, Beaten
  • FILLING
  • 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Butter, Softened
  • 1/4 Cup Craisins
  • 1/4 Cup Sliced Almonds, Chopped
  • 1 tsp Pure Almond Extract
  • GLAZE
  • 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 TBSP Water
  • Sliced Almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl mix together 2 cups flour and 1 tablespoon of sugar.  
  • Cut in 3/4 of cold butter until small pea size.  
  • Stir in milk and beaten egg until the dough forms a ball and cleans the sides of the bowl.  
  • Divide the dough in half.
  • Roll half the dough into a rectangle 12x4 inches long on a lightly floured surface.
  • Place onto one half of a baking sheet.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.
  • In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter craisins, almonds and extract.  
  • Spread half of the mixture lengthwise down each each dough rectangle.  
  • Bring long edged together and press to seal.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.  
  • Cool slightly and drizzle with glaze and sprinkle with slivered almonds.  
  • Cut crosswise into 1 inch sticks creating 24 cookies.