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Sparkling Cranberry Sugar Cookies

Soft, chewy sugar cookies studded with tart cranberries and rolled in sparkling sugar for a festive finish. A perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen, chopped
Coating
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and 0.75 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chopped cranberries.
  5. Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll chilled dough into balls, then roll each ball in the extra sugar to coat.
  8. Place on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, until set around the edges. Cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Add 1 teaspoon of fresh orange zest to the dough with the cranberries for a delicious citrus twist. Total time includes 30 minutes of chilling.