Description
Indulge in the soft and sweet delight of Soft Cranberry Sugar Cookies. With their tender, chewy centers and delicate crunch on the outside, these cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy family nights at home. The infusion of sweetened cranberries adds a burst of flavor that is both festive and refreshing. Easy to make, this delightful recipe will impress your guests and create lasting memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz. Craisins (sweetened dried cranberries)
- 1 ½ cups sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 cup Crisco
- 2 eggs
- 3 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine Craisins and water; bring to boil, then simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and cool.
- In a bowl, mix flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together sugar, Crisco, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix in cooled Craisins and dry ingredients until well combined.
- Shape dough into balls (1½ inches) and roll in sugar.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10–15 minutes until edges are slightly browned.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg