Cranberry Cornflake Cookies ~ CNY 2015 蔓越梅玉米曲奇

I'm sure that many of us are now planning a cookie list for the coming Chinese New Year.   I made these during the holidays and they were well received by my family members.   These cookies are quick and easy to make with crunchy cornflakes and  chewy cranberries.  Furthermore they are delicious and absolutely addictive!

Recipe for Cranberry Cornflake Cookies    蔓越梅玉米曲奇

Ingredients

• 250 gm butter
• 5 oz sugar
• 10 oz/280 gm self-raising flour
• 160 gm cornflakes, crushed and more for coating
• 100 gm cranberries
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 2 tsp vanilla
• a pinch of salt

Method

1.     Cream butter with sugar and vanilla till creamy.

2.     Add in sifted flour on low speed till just combined.

3.     Add milk and mix till dough just comes together.

4.     Stir in the crushed cornflakes and cranberries till well combined.

5.     Roll the dough into balls, and coat with some crushed cornflakes.

6.     Place the balls of dough on a parchment lined baking sheet.

7.     Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg.C for about 12 to 14 mins or till light golden brown.

8.     Let cookies stand for about 5 mins. to cool before removing them onto a wire tray to cool completely.

9.     Store cooled cookies in an airtight cookie jar.

10. Yield :  125 cookies.  (Depending on size).

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