I love this recipe. They have become a Christmas family favorite, and requested by my co-workers. You can also substitute pistachios for the pecans. And, to answer Seirragrace, you can find sanding sugar at a cake decorating store. It is a larger grain sugar, and some markets carry it as well.

These were so delicious I loved them so did my family! Now I have to remake them because everyone ate them lol. Please make more recipes like this one. I still don't understand why do we put them in the fridge? Anyways these were great. I give this a 5 star rating and this is my favorite recipe. I have one more question were can I find colored sanding sugar? I live in redding next to holiday market can you tell me if they have some? Thank you these were great. -Sierra J

does she ever respond back or no.

I was wondering if you could cut these cookies into Christmas trees but still have them 1/4 inch thick. Thanks :)

This is my go to Christmas cookie recipe! I do make a few minor changes though-I add fresh orange zest to the dough, and I dip half the cookie in melted white chocolate after it has cooled. Tried the red sugar and thought it gave a lovely, sophisticated cookie a cheap look.

These cookies are the best! I didn't have any problem with sticky dough. I did leave them in the freezer overnight, and they sliced easily. They are delicate, delicious and they are going to the top of my favorite cookie list!

Made these yesterday, dough was very very sticky even though it was refrigorated, taste was fine!

Made these yesterday, dough was very very sticky even though it was refrigorated, taste was fine!

Loved these! I used red sanding sugar as suggested and they looked so pretty and festive :) I liked the crunchy texture paired with the chewy goodness of the cranberries. Will definitely use again :)

I made these for xmas 2010 as gifts and they were a huge hit, will definitely be making them again this year. Yummy!