These scrumptious cookies are going to be a big hit on your Holiday Cookie Tray. The cranberries add wonderful texture, color and taste to your basic chocolate chip cookie.
Welcome to #ChristmasCookies Week! That time of year when we soften the butter, fire up the oven, and make cookie trays for family, friends, and neighbors. This year more than 20 top-notch bloggers are sharing their very favorite creations for all to make and enjoy. Join us for a week’s worth of Christmas cookie deliciousness.
Many thanks to Ellen of Family Around the Table for hosting this event all week long.
- Bear Paw Cookies by Best Cookie Recipes
- Best Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies by Magical Ingredients
- Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Toffee Cookies by Faith, Hope, Love, and Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
- Chocolate Mint Pizzelles by Blogghetti
- Christmas Light Sugar Cookies by Jen Around the World
- Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Cream Cheese Cookies by That Recipe
- Devil's Food Thumbprint Cookies by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Double Ginger Oatmeal Cookies by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Eggnog Thumbprint Cookies by Christmas Tree Lane
- German Rum Balls by Red Cottage Chronicles
- Gingerbread Cookies by Hostess At Heart
- Gingerbread Sandwich Trees by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
- Holiday Double Decker Cookies by The Spiffy Cookie
- Hot Chocolate Cookies by Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog
- Hot Cocoa Cookies by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Italian Sweet Taralli by Shockingly Delicious
- Macadamia Mint Meltaway Cookies by Palatable Pastime
- Merry Grinchmas Cookies by Sweet Beginnings
- No-Bake Flourless Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies by Frugal & Fit
- Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies by Family Around the Table
- Shortbread Pecan Bars Without Corn Syrup by Art of Natural Living
- Twix Cookie Bars by Cheese Curd in Paradise
- Vanilla Crown Royal Cookies by An Affair from the Heart
I recently finished listening to At The Quiet Edge, a story about a woman who lives on the edge of the small town in which she was raised and was raising her child with her husband before he was caught scamming and stealing money from many of the area residents and businesses.
Finding herself penniless and under suspicion after her husband disappeared before he could be charged and convicted, she takes a job on the outskirts of town managing storage units. The job provides a small apartment for her and her son whom she is trying to shield from the anger and hatred directed towards his father.
Her son is getting older and becoming resentful that he lives so far away from his friends and that his mother's overprotectiveness does not allow him to have a phone or computer of his own. After an argument, cookies are made as a peace offering.
There are many twists and turns in this novel as the woman learns to come to terms with her past, forgive herself for the bad decisions she had made and letting go of the fears she holds inside. It was worth listening to and I thought the first day of Christmas Cookie Week was a good time to share my review.
Yield: 24 cookies
Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
These scrumptious cookies are going to be a big hit on your Holiday Cookie Tray. The cranberries add wonderful texture, color and taste to your basic chocolate chip cookie.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 12 MinTotal time: 22 Min
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c. flour
- 1/2 t. baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 6 T. butter, room temperature
- 6 T. dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 T. sugar
- 1 1/2 T. light corn syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1/2 c. dried cranberries
- 4 oz. chocolate chips, I used semi sweet
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In large bowl of stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, brown sugar, sugar and corn syrup on medium speed until creamy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until combined.
- Reduce speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture until blended. Stir in the cranberries and chocolate chips.
- Using a small cookie scoop, place the dough onto 2 baking sheets that have been covered with parchment or a silicone mat.
- Bake in a preheated 375* oven for 10-12 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking time.
- Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.
Notes
Adapted from a recipe by Good Housekeeping
Nutrition Facts
Calories
102.81Fat (grams)
4.49Sat. Fat (grams)
2.73Carbs (grams)
15.13Fiber (grams)
0.31Net carbs
14.82Sugar (grams)
9.55Protein (grams)
0.93Sodium (milligrams)
55.24Cholesterol (grams)
14.45
Cute little gnome there! Getting in the Christmas spirit!!
ReplyDeleteWell trying anyway LOL.
DeleteThese will be a fantastic addition to my cookie tray this year.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Julie.
DeleteI am a lover of all things cranberries. I can't wait to add these to my holiday baking!
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful Dorothy. Enjoy.
Delete2 dozen cookies...the perfect amount of cookies!!! 3 dozen would be too many and 1 dozen just wouldn't be worth baking!!! Perfection!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Colleen.
DeleteI love these small batch cookies. 2 dz is a perfect size for my family.
ReplyDeleteSame here Terri.
DeleteOoh, I'd have to go with some dark chocolate chips along with the cranberries. Love the gnome!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jolene. Dark chocolate would be delicious as well.
DeleteLooks delicious, and always fun for the holidays too.
ReplyDeleteFor sure Rebecca
DeleteYummy looking cookies. This looks like what we'd read in book club around the holidays--we always like a book that transitions to food then!
ReplyDeleteYes, I always seem to wear my foodie glasses while reading or watching a movie.
DeleteI love the cranberries in these cookies. Such a perfect holiday cookie and I will have to make them!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Kathryn.
DeleteCranberries and chocolate are such a delicious combination.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is Lisa.
DeleteWe don't often have cranberries in the stores here, but they were there when I went yesterday and I was oh so close to buying some but I bought blackberries instead
ReplyDeleteAny dried fruit would probably work in these cookies Marg.
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