Sparkling Sugarplum Cranberry Cookies: The Best Festive Treats
These sparkling sugarplum cranberry cookies are the ultimate festive treat, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sparkling sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the dried cranberries.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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