Description
Warm, tangy Lemon Cranberry Cookies mix sweet and zesty flavors for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and stir until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, blending well.
- Fold in the dried cranberries gently.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can experiment with add-ins like white chocolate chips or nuts. Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg