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Chewy Spiced Cranberry Cookies with Walnuts

Chewy Spiced Cranberry Cookies with Walnuts Just Like Grandma's

Delightful Chewy Spiced Cranberry Cookies with Walnuts, combining warm spices and textures perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries
  • 1 cup Chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

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 large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Cream for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add large eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  6. Fold in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
  7. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients like baking soda and spices are fresh for optimal flavor. Let cookies cool properly to maintain chewiness.

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