Description
Delightful cookies featuring a balance of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries gently, being careful not to overmix.
- Drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart using a cookie scoop or spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze with parchment paper for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon, cranberry, cookies, dessert, baking