Description
Delightful cranberry cookies that blend sweet and tangy flavors with a soft, chewy texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining slowly.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and nuts (if using).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute butter with plant-based butter and the egg with a flax egg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg