The Ultimate Poshlust Christmas Cookies

Of course, credit goes to my mother for these cookies.. which I've been using indiscriminately as VERY effective bribes the past little while.

Cranberry Hazelnut Cookies

1 cup cranberries - fresh or frozen

1 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar - packed

1 egg

1 Tbsp. water

2 cups white flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

Pinch salt

1 cup ground hazelnuts

1 cup shredded coconut

Coarsely chop cranberries and set aside. In large bowl. cream together butter and sugar; beat in egg and water. Sift or stir together flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Add hazelnuts, coconut and cranberries; mix well.

Form into 1 inch balls and place, about 2 inches apart. on lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten balls with tines of fork or bottom of glass. Bake in 350 oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.