Cranberry Decadent Cookies Recipe

 Cranberry Decadent Cookies Recipe

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Time: 30 min
Cookies: 48

• Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). Grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda, and set aside.
  
  In a large bowl beat butter, shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully combined before additions. In a small cup, mix together the vanilla and the coffee until the coffee is dissolved, then add to the butter mixture; beat to combine. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined. Stir in white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and dried cranberries.
  
  Drop 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of dough at a time onto baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until firm. Let cool for 1 minute then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

• Cooking time 8 - 10 minutes.
• leave to cool before serving.
• Store in airtight containers at room temperature

• Serve with Tea or Coffee.
• Great for a Holiday Parties.

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