Cranberry Chip Cookies

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips, cranberries, pecans and toffee bits if desired (dough will be stiff).
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 11-14 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: about 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 82 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 39 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

2 WW Points Plus