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Chewy Spiced Cranberry Cookies with Walnuts

Chewy Spiced Cranberry Cookies with Walnuts for Cozy Moments

Delightful chewy spiced cranberry cookies with walnuts, perfect for cozy moments.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • wire rack

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 Mix-Ins

  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time and then the vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture 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 until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
  • Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the dough for optimal chewiness. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword baking, Chewy Spiced Cranberry Cookies, cozy cookies, Homemade Cookies, Walnuts
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