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Sparkling Sugarplum Cranberry Cookies

Sparkling Sugarplum Cranberry Cookies for Festive Cheer

Delight in the chewy Sparkling Sugarplum Cranberry Cookies that make every holiday gathering special.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups Frozen Cranberries Can substitute with fresh, if softened
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice Essential for dough consistency
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce if using homemade cranberry sauce
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (Aluminum-Free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Craisins (Dried Cranberries) Can swap with other dried fruits or nuts
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips For a creamy contrast
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Almonds For a nutty crunch
  • 1/4 cup Sparkling Sugar For rolling dough

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thaw and blend cranberries until smooth with orange juice and zest.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine wet ingredients with the creamed mixture.
  4. Mix dry ingredients, then incorporate into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in Craisins gently to maintain dough texture.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Prepare baking sheets while dough chills.
  8. Shape dough into balls, roll in sugar, and place on sheets.
  9. Bake in preheated oven until edges are golden; centers should remain soft.
  10. Cool cookies on racks before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Keep cookies in an airtight container for best texture and flavor.

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