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Ingredients
- 4 sticks of unsalted butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cherry extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cherry-flavored sweetened, dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
Step 1
Dough:
In a mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar together until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly combined. Add vanilla. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. On low speed, gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture. Dough will be very stiff. Wrap or cover dough and refrigerate 2 hours.
Baking:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop 1/4 cup sized mounds onto 2 baking sheets. Gently press down with palm of hand into 3-inch disks. Bake for 18 minutes, depending on thickness of dough. Cool for at least 3 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
To cut out: On a floured surface, knead dough a few times. This will help cut-outs keep their shape while baking. Roll out dough to 1/4" to 1/2" thickness while it is still cold. Use cookie cutters for desired shapes.