Instead of spending all of your time gift shopping, why not spend the holidays with the people you care about the most? As a matter of fact, this recipe for Cranberry Cookies from Florida Crystals® can accomplish both. It’s a lot easier than you think!

To kick start the holiday festivities, invite your friends over and host a ‘baking party.’ Then, surprise your loved ones with gifts of neatly wrapped Cranberry Cookies. Either way, it’s a budget friendly way to show your loved ones you care, and they’ll truly be touched by your kind gesture!

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

Ingredients:
2 cups – butter
2 cups – Florida Crystals Organic Cane Sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons – vanilla extract
1/4 cup – whole wheat flour
2 cups – unbleached pastry flour
1 teaspoon – salt
1 teaspoon – baking soda
1 teaspoon – baking powder
2 cups – dry rolled oats
1 cup – dried cranberries

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Blend butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.

In a separate bowl sift flour, baking soda, and salt together. Stir into butter mixture until well mixed. Stir in the oats. Fold in nuts and cranberries.

Place dollops on cookie sheet, and keep them spread apart (this cookie spreads). Bake until they fall back down (8 to 10 minutes). Cool and enjoy.

*Brought to you by Florida Crystals

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