Description
Delightful, chewy cookies infused with spices and tart cranberries, complemented by the crunch of walnuts. A family favorite that evokes warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 cup Chopped Walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and cranberries gently.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 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.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and consider chilling the dough before baking to enhance flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, cranberry, walnuts, chewy cookies, baking, holiday treats