Cranberry, Brie and Biscuit Appetizer

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   Place a rack in the middle position of your oven and preheat oven to 425 F.

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   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and soda, and whisk until combined.

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   Using a fork, pastry blender or your hands, add the 3/4 cup of butter pieces to the flour and mix until coarse little crumbles remain.

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   Toss in 1/4 cup cranberries and 1/3 of the diced brie.

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   Add buttermilk and stir with a spoon until just combined, not overmixing.

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   Use your hands if needed to bring the dough together.

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   Press dough on a sheet of parchment paper or cutting board until it is an inch thick.

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   Then cut the dough into squares.

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   Melt 1 stick of butter then pour it into the bottom of a pie plate.

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    Place the squares of dough in the pie plate as snugly as you can.

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    You may have some extra dough.

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    Sprinkle the rest of the brie and cranberries over top.

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    Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown and the cheese has melted.

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    Serve with toothpicks and napkins.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.