Chewy Spiced Cranberry Cookies with Walnuts Your New Favorite Treat
Chewy Spiced Cranberry Cookies with Walnuts offer an irresistible blend of flavors that combine tradition and creativity in every bite.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Baking Sheets
- parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 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
For the Add-ins
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 cup Chopped Walnuts
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and centers are slightly chewy.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a chewier texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
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