Description
Delightful cookies that perfectly balance the tartness of lemon and the sweetness of cranberries, making them a nostalgic treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the dried cranberries.
- Use a tablespoon to drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk and lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute with dairy-free butter. Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes can help prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, cranberry, dessert, baking, sweet treats