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Ingredients of Best Holiday Cookies

You need 1/2 C of + 2 tblsp soft or melted butter.
It's 1/2 C of brown sugar.
You need 1/2 C of white sugar.
Prepare 1 of large or Xlarge egg.
It's 1 1/2 of tblsp brandy.
It's 1 1/2 C of flour.
It's 1/2 tsp of baking soda.
You need 1 C of dried cranberries.
You need 3/4 C of white chocolate chips.
Prepare 1/2 C of chopped walnuts (optional).
You need of Preparation.
You need of Preheat oven to 375*.
You need of Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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Best Holiday Cookies step by step

In a large bowl, stir together the sugars.
Stir in butter until smooth.
Stir in the egg.
Stir in the brandy and baking soda.
Stir in the flour 1/2 C at a time.
Stir in the cranberries, chips and walnuts (if using walnuts) -the dough will be a little stiff.
Using a 2-inch scoop, place cookie dough 3 inches apart on the sheet.
Bake for 10-11 minutes until lightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a rack or plate to cool completely.
Enjoy! And happy holidays!.

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