Showing posts with label Cranberry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cranberry. Show all posts

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Holiday Treats: Cranberry and White Chocolate Treats

Cranberries!  Invited to an office party, cookie swap or need a gift for the holidays.  I love using cranberries during the holiday season, and these festive Cranberry and White Chocolate Treats are so delectable you will never believe they are diabetic-friendly! Tart cranberries, sweet white chocolate, crunchy nutritious cereal and nuts pack this delicious dessert with wholesome vitamins and minerals – perfect to indulge in while staying fit this holiday season.   I turn to this favorite bar cookie to make for friends and family this time of year. For a quick and delicious gift, just cut the cookies into squares, wrap with plastic wrap and tie with a holiday ribbon. From teachers to coaches, neighbors to doctors, give the delicious gift of nutrition this holiday season!
Cranberry and White Chocolate Treats from Holly Clegg trim&TERRIFIC Diabetic Cooking (hollyclegg.com/books.cfm).  For more healthy desserts visit thehealthycookingblog.com).  
These scrumptious cookies are festive enough for a holiday treat, and fantastic enough to enjoy all year long.
48 servings/serving size: 1 square
1 1/3 cups reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute
1/2 cup natural wheat and barley cereal
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1. Preheat oven 350° F.  In 13×9x2-in baking pan, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter; press along bottom of pan.
2. Sprinkle cranberries, white chocolate chips, walnuts, cereal evenly over graham cracker crust.  Pour sweetened condensed milk over top.
3. Bake 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and light brown.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 67, Calories from fat (%) 21, Fat (g) 2, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 4, Sodium (mg) 38, Carbohydrate (g) 11, Dietary Fiber (g) 0, Sugars (g) 8, Protein (g) 1, Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate, 1/2 fat
Terrific Tidbit: Cranberries are full of antioxidants and can help prevent and treat urinary tract infections.



Holly Clegg, the "Queen of Quick," is author of the trim&TERRIFIC;cookbook series including a diabetic cookbook with the ADA, Eating Well Through Cancer and KIDS COOKING for Mommies. With almost 1 million copies sold, she reigns supreme when it comes to healthy, delicious everyday meals and party fare. Visit her website at http://hollyclegg.com and check out her blog http://thehealthycookingblog.com .

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Free Christmas Cookie Recipes - Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies

These cookies have a delightful burst of cranberry flavor.

1/2 cup butter, softened

Cookie Bake

1 cup sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup milk

1 egg

2 tablespoons orange juice

3 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped

1 cup walnuts, chopped

Cookie Frosting

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add in the milk, egg and orange juice; mix well.

In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and nuts.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool. Frost with Cookie Frosting.

Cookie Frosting

1/3 cup butter

2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 to 4 tablespoons hot water

Directions

In a saucepan, heat the butter over low heat until golden brown in color, about 5 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.

=> Free Christmas Cookie Recipes: Triple Chocolate Brownie Cookies

A true chocolate lovers cookie.

3/4 cup butter, cubed

4 squares unsweetened chocolate

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup baking cocoa

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided

2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

In a small saucepan, melt butter and unsweetened chocolate over low heat; cool. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Add in the sugar and eggs. Beat until smooth. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the chocolate mixture. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until the dough is easy to handle.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked. Let cool completely.

In a microwave safe bowl, heat the shortening and remaining chocolate chips on high for 1 minute or until the chips are melted; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.

Makes 72 cookies.

=> Free Christmas Cookie Recipes: Apple Butter Cookies

A wonderful old-fashioned homemade cookie.

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

1/2 cup apple butter

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons milk

1/2 cup chopped nuts

1/2 cup raisins

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, oats and apple butter.

In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Beat until well blended.

Stir in the nuts and raisins. Cover and refrigerate until dough is easy to handle.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes or until set. Let cool.

Makes 30 cookies.

Free Christmas Cookie Recipes - Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies

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