Kris Kringle Cookies

We like this one from Target, $17.49


With that detail sorted out, all that's left is to find that perfect recipe. My Kris Kringle cookies are a variation on your good ole chocolate chip - I hope you like them!

Kris Kringles

2 1/4 cups flour (try half white, half whole wheat)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
zest of 1 navel orange

Sift together in a small bowl until well mixed.

3/4 cup soft butter
2/3 cup white sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Beat together in a large bowl until creamy.

2 eggs
juice of 1/4 to 1/2 a navel orange

Add eggs one at a time to the batter and mix well. Hand squeeze in the orange juice. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.

1 cup chopped white baker's chocolate (or white chocolate chips)
1 cup craisins
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans



Stir into the cookie dough, then drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375F (180C) for 8-10 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen.

by Claire Rahn