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Soft Cranberry Sugar Cookies

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These soft cranberry sugar cookies are tender, buttery, and studded with sweet dried cranberries for bursts of fruity flavor. Rolled in sugar before baking, they develop a lightly crisp exterior while staying soft and chewy inside — perfect for holidays or everyday treats.

 

  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:
10 oz sweetened dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups sugar, plus extra for rolling
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
  • Fold in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in sugar to coat.
  • Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
  • Author: Mason
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes