03/05/2026
Cranberry Lemon Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
1 cup confectioner’s/powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions:
Chop the cranberries into small pieces by hand or with a food processor. Pulse a few times for coarse pieces.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.
Combine sugar and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Rub the zest and sugar together until the sugar is infused with lemon.
Add butter to the sugar mixture and mix until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing again until well combined.
On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just blended.
Fold in the chopped cranberries with a spatula.
Chill the cookie dough for 30-45 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop the dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten the top of each scoop with a flat-bottomed glass.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
Cool cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
For the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Adjust the consistency with more juice or sugar as needed.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes