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Chewy Spiced Cranberry Cookies with Walnuts

Chewy Spiced Cranberry Cookies with Walnuts to Delight Your Tastebuds

Chewy Spiced Cranberry Cookies with Walnuts are a delightful twist on traditional recipes that balance tart cranberries with crunchy walnuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop heaping teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider toasting the walnuts before incorporating them into the dough. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.

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