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Lemon Cranberry Cookies

Lemon Cranberry Cookies: Sweet, Tart Holiday Magic!

These Lemon Cranberry Cookies blend sweet and tart flavors for a delightful holiday treat that brings nostalgia.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Sugar Granulated
  • 3 large Egg Yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
For the Cranberry and Lemon Flavor
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Avoid dried cranberries
  • 1 large Lemon Zest and juice
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Sanding Sugar Can substitute with coarse sugar
  • 1 cup Confectioner’s Sugar Used for the glaze

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar with the zest of one lemon, rubbing until fragrant.
  3. Cream softened butter into the lemon sugar mixture until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix in egg yolks one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold in all-purpose flour until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Scoop dough into small balls, roll in sanding sugar, and place on the baking sheet.
  7. Press a fresh cranberry into the center of each cookie ball.
  8. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the glaze by mixing confectioner’s sugar with lemon juice, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for the best taste and making sure the butter is softened helps achieve a light and fluffy texture.

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