Cranberry Lemon Cookies
Brighten your dessert table with these irresistible Cranberry Lemon Cookies that strike the perfect balance between tart and sweet! Bursting with the zesty vibrance of fresh lemon juice and zest, paired with the chewy sweetness of dried cranberries, these cookies bring a refreshing twist to classic treats. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of golden crispness along the edges, they’re as delightful in flavor as they are in appearance. Ready in under 30 minutes, these easy-to-make cookies make a perfect snack or holiday gift. For an extra touch of elegance, dust them with powdered sugar before serving. Whether you're entertaining or simply indulging, these lemon-infused cranberry cookies are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy and light, about 2-3 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Add the egg, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest to the bowl. Beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the dried cranberries gently using a spatula to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoons of dough (or use a small cookie scoop) and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will set as the cookies cool.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for a decorative finish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.2 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.9 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1805 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 485.1 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 287.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 510 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
