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Jim Lahue
 
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Default Substitute for fresh/frozen cranberries

If I were using dried cranberries, I'd reconstitute them first and then
use them 1-to-1 in place of the fresh/frozen cranberries.

Jim Lahue


Suanne Wong wrote:
> The following cranberry cookies calls for 2 1/2 cups of cranberries (I
> assummed it's asking for fresh ones). Can I substitute it with dried ones
> and how much would it be?
>
> Thanks,
> Sue
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> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1/2 cup butter
> 1 cup sugar
> 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
> 1/4 cup milk
> 2 tablespoons orange juice
> 1 egg
> 3 cups all-purpose flour
> 1 teaspoon baking powder
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
> 1 cup chopped walnuts
> 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cranberries
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> Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
> Cream butter and both sugars.
> Stir in milk, juice and egg.
> Mix in dry ingredients and mix well.
> Stir in nuts and cranberries.
> Drop dough by teaspoon about 2" apart on greased baking sheet.
> Bake 10-15 minutes. Makes 11 dozen.
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