Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: CRANBERRY COOKIE SQUARES

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
1 Tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350. Grease the bottom of a 9 inch square pan . In medium saucepan melt margarine over moderate heat. Remove from heat. Using a wooden spoon beat in sugars, egg, and vanilla. Stir till smooth. Combine flour, baking powder, salt & cinnamon. Stir into sugar mixture till thoroughly combined. Stir in cranberries & nuts. Press batter evenly into pan. Bake 30 minutes. Cool before frosting.

Penuche Frosting:
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Tbs. hot milk
1 1/2 cup + 2 Tbs. powdered sugar

Melt margarine in saucepan. Add sugar. Bring to a boil. Cook & stir for 1 minute or until slightly thick. Cool for 15 minutes. Add hot milk and beat smooth. Beat in enough of powdered sugar for spreading consistency. Use immediately.

MY TIP: You can substitute dried cherries for the cranberries. Boil in 2 cups water to hydrate; then drain and chop before mixing.

MY NAME: Kathy Butler