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Close-up of a lemon cranberry cookie with a golden-brown surface and visible dried cranberries.

Lemon Cranberry Cookies

Delight in these tangy lemon-infused cookies studded with sweet dried cranberries, perfect for a refreshing treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Mix in egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  3. Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture.
  4. Fold in dried cranberries and drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, cool on wire rack.

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest or juice.