Description
Sparkling Frosted Cranberry Cookies are a festive treat that combines soft, chewy cookies with a delightful layer of frosted cranberry goodness. Each bite offers a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, making these cookies ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. This cherished family recipe evokes warm memories of baking together during the holidays, filling your home with sweet aromas and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Water (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture at low speed until just mixed.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden around the edges. Cool on wire racks before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar and water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg