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Close-up of a lemon cranberry cookie with a golden-brown edge and a soft center, lightly dusted with powdered sugar.

Lemon Cranberry Cookies

Delight in these zesty lemon cookies studded with tart cranberries, perfect for a sweet and tangy 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
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then mix in egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; combine with wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in cranberries, drop dough onto sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Cool cookies and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of lemon extract.