Simple Cranberry Holiday Cookies
Soft and simple holiday cookies made with dried cranberries and classic pantry ingredients, designed for easy seasonal baking.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries lightly chopped
Instructions
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and light.
- Mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together, then add to the dough and mix just until combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries, scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, and bake until edges are set.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep cookies soft. Cookies will continue to set slightly as they cool.