Description
A delightful treat combining the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of cranberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar until light.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in the cranberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with tea or coffee. They pair well with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon cookies, cranberry cookies, dessert, snacks