Description
Aromatic Sparkling Frosted Cranberry Cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for holiday festivities or cozy afternoons. With a soft, chewy texture and a shimmering frosted finish, these cookies evoke warm memories of family gatherings and celebrations. Each bite delivers a burst of cranberry goodness balanced with the richness of vanilla, making them an irresistible treat that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then fold in cranberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow cooling on wire racks before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg