Hey there, festive friends!
Are you in the mood for some holiday magic? I’ve got a delicious treat for you!
Today, I’m sharing my favorite recipe for Christmas cookies with cranberries.
These cookies are sweet, tangy, and just burst with holiday cheer.
Perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
Let’s dive into the holiday spirit and start baking! 🎄🍪
| Preparation Time | 20-30 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Total Time | 30-45 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
For the dry ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp ground flax seed (helps bind the cookies)
- 2 cups blanched almond flour (or almond meal for a coarser texture)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
For the wet ingredients:
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup milk (whole milk recommended for richness)
- 1 cup white sugar
For the mix-ins:
- 3 cups fresh cranberries, chopped (I use Ocean Spray)
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped (toasted briefly for more flavor)
Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare Dry Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the following dry ingredients: 1 cup white spelt or all-purpose flour, 2 cups blanched almond flour, 2 tablespoons ground flax seed, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the wet ingredients.
Start by mixing 1 cup sugar or a granulated sweetener of your choice with 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar.
Add 1/4 cup milk of your choice and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
Stir until well mixed and the sugars have dissolved into the liquid.
Step 3: Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients.
Stir the mixture well.
Note that the dough will be stiff and may seem too dry, but refrain from adding more milk.
Keep mixing until everything is thoroughly combined.
Step 4: Add Cranberries and Walnuts
Fold in 3 cups of chopped fresh or frozen cranberries and 1 cup of finely chopped walnuts to the dough.
Mix until the cranberries and walnuts are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 5: Shape and Bake the Cookies
Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop out the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the edges and bottoms are browned.
Ensure the tops are set before removing them from the oven.
Step 6: Cool and Store the Cookies
Let the cookies cool on the baking pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
To keep the cookies fresh and soft, wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container.
