Christmas Lizzies

Christmas Lizzies are a popular holiday cookie that originated in the United States. They are named after the iconic Christmas character, Lizzie, who is known for her love of sweets and treats.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Christmas Lizzies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 1 cup Chopped walnuts
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
3. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
4. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
5. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.