Cranberry Chip Cookies Recipe
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful combination of tart cranberries, sweet vanilla milk chips, and rich chocolate glaze with our Cranberry Chip Cookies. Perfect for festive occasions like Christmas or Thanksgiving, these drop cookies are quick and easy to make, requiring just 25 minutes from start to finish. With a prep time of 10 minutes and a cook time of 15 minutes, you’ll have a batch of 20 delicious cookies ready to share with family and friends in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups cranberries
- 1 cup vanilla milk chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). |
| 2 | Grease a cookie sheet to prevent sticking. |
| 3 | In a large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, margarine, and butter until well combined. |
| 4 | Stir in the milk and egg until the mixture is smooth. |
| 5 | Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda, stirring until a dough forms. |
| 6 | Carefully fold in the cranberries, vanilla milk chips, chopped nuts, and vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the dough. |
| 7 | Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. |
| 8 | Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are light golden brown. |
| 9 | Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 10 | While the cookies are cooling, prepare the chocolate glaze. |
| 11 | For the chocolate glaze, heat the chocolate chips, margarine, and corn syrup over low heat in a saucepan, stirring constantly until the chocolate chips are melted. |
| 12 | Once melted, allow the mixture to cool slightly before stirring in the hot water, adding it gradually until the glaze reaches the desired consistency, similar to thick syrup. |
| 13 | Once the cookies have cooled, spread them with the prepared chocolate glaze. |
| 14 | Serve and enjoy these delightful Cranberry Chip Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage. |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 289.7 per serving
- Total Fat: 12.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 11.6mg
- Sodium: 217.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 42.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugars: 24.2g
- Protein: 4.1g
Recipe Notes:
- You can customize these cookies by substituting the cranberries with dried cherries or raisins for a different flavor twist.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze them for longer storage.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts or add additional mix-ins like shredded coconut or chopped dark chocolate for extra texture and flavor.
