15+ Cranberry Cookies Recipe Christmas Get Ready To Indulge!

Ingredients

1. Dried Cranberries

The star ingredient of these cookies is, of course, dried cranberries. They add a burst of tartness and a beautiful pop of color to the cookies. Make sure to use high-quality dried cranberries for the best result.

2. Warm Spices

To give these cookies that cozy holiday flavor, we'll be using a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. These warm spices not only add delicious flavor but also make your house smell like Christmas while the cookies are baking.

3. Vanilla Extract

No cookie recipe is complete without a splash of vanilla extract. It adds a subtle sweetness and enhances the flavors of the other ingredients.

4. Butter

For that rich and buttery taste, we'll be using butter in this recipe. Make sure to use unsalted butter as we will be adding salt separately.

5. All-Purpose Flour

All-purpose flour is the key to achieving the perfect texture for these cookies. It gives them a soft and chewy center while still having a slight crunch on the edges.

6. Baking Powder and Salt

To give our cookies that signature rise and a hint of saltiness to balance out the sweetness, we'll be using baking powder and salt.

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, baking powder, and salt. 2. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. 5. Fold in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough. 6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 8. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. 9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. 10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Final Thoughts

These cranberry cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a hint of warm spices that make them the ultimate Christmas cookie. So go ahead and add this recipe to your holiday baking list, and watch as your friends and family rave about these delicious treats. Trust us, they'll be asking for this recipe in no time. Happy baking!