1 cup Milk (soured with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cup Cranberries, coarsely chopped (Fresh or Frozen)
Sugar Glaze:
Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cardamom
Instructions
Heat oven to 400°F.
Sift flour, soda, salt, and spices together. Cream shortening; add sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well; then stir in molasses.
Add flour alternately with buttermilk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Chill until firm enough to hold shape 1 to 2 hours.
Form 1 inch diameter balls. Roll in sugar glaze
Place on parchment paper about 2 inches apart
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until done. Will be slightly chewy. Let cool on rack.