Description
Celebrate the festive season with Sparkling Sugarplum Cranberry Cookies, combining tart cranberries and zesty orange for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Frozen Cranberries (thawed and warmed for better blending)
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest (fresh zest for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice (divided; substitute with lemon juice for variation)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened; can use vegan butter)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (consider coconut sugar for a healthier option)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (prefer aluminum-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (sea salt can be used for premium taste)
- 1 cup Dried Craisins (can substitute with chopped dried cherries or apricots)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (can use colored sugar for festive theme)
Instructions
- Thaw frozen cranberries for several hours or overnight, or warm slightly in the microwave until juicy.
- Puree the thawed cranberries with a splash of orange juice and zest until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix the cranberry puree into the creamed butter and sugar until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Cover the cookie dough tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll the chilled dough into small balls, coat each with granulated sugar, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg