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Frosted Sugared Cranberry Cookies

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Soft, buttery cookies topped with creamy frosting and sparkling sugared cranberries—perfect for the holidays or cozy winter days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until fully incorporated.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set. Cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. For sugared cranberries, simmer equal parts water and sugar to make syrup. Toss cranberries in syrup, drain, dry slightly, then roll in granulated sugar.
  8. For frosting, beat powdered sugar with heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Frost cooled cookies and top with sugared cranberries.

Notes

  • Chill dough for 30 minutes to help cookies hold shape.
  • Use room-temperature butter and eggs for best texture.
  • Let cranberries dry a bit before sugaring for better coating.
  • Frost only when cookies are completely cool.

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