Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 cups dried cranberries3/4 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips, cranberries, pecans and toffee bits if desired (dough will be stiff).
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 11-14 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
