Description
Quick and easy Thanksgiving dessert recipes ready in 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and dried cranberries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive touch, you can add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving desserts, quick desserts, 20 minute desserts, weeknight desserts, easy Thanksgiving recipes, holiday baking