Ingredients:

1 pound 10 ounces (737g) shortening
1 pound 12 ounces (794g) sugar
8 eggs
1 ounce (31ml) vanilla
3 pounds (1,361g) flour
1 ounce (28g) baking powder
1 ounce (28g) salt
1 pound 6 ounces (624g) Ocean Spray® Homestyle Chopped Frozen Cranberries
2 pounds 8 ounces (1,134g) semi-sweet chocolate, melted
2 pounds (907g) chopped nuts

Directions:

1. Thoroughly combine shortening and sugar.

2. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing thoroughly.

3. Thoroughly combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to shortening mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.

4. Add cranberries, mixing thoroughly.

5. IMMEDIATELY scoop dough, using a #40 scoop and deposit onto a paper-lined pan. Bake at 350ºF for 20-22 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack.

5. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate and then in nuts. Allow chocolate to dry completely.

YIELDS: 10 dozen cookies