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Perfect Lemon Cranberry Cookies

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Soft and chewy cookies with bursts of vibrant cranberries and zesty lemon, perfect for holiday baking and gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 lemons, zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup (90g) white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips, if using.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or spoons to drop 1.5 tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

[‘Don’t skip the lemon zest—it packs more flavor than the juice.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for smooth dough.’, ‘Measure flour correctly to avoid dry cookies.’, ‘Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes for thicker cookies.’, ‘Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.’]

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Keywords: lemon cranberry cookies, holiday baking, easy cookie recipe, festive cookies, Christmas cookies

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