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Sparkling Cranberry Sugar Cookies

Soft, buttery sugar cookies studded with cranberries and rolled in sparkling sugar for a festive finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries
Sparkling Coating
  • 0.5 cup sparkling sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Fold in dried cranberries gently.
  7. Scoop dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in sparkling sugar.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on wire racks.

Notes

For best sparkle, roll dough in sugar just before baking. Do not overbake.