Soft Cranberry Sugar Cookies – These cranberry cookies are from my grandmother’s recipe, and they are simply perfect. The softness of the cookie and the slight crunch of the sugar coating make them a delicious classic for Christmas or any time of year.
Soft Cranberry Sugar Cookies
Soft Cranberry Sugar Cookies – These cranberry cookies are from my grandmother’s recipe, and they are simply perfect. The softness of the cookie and the slight crunch of the sugar coating make them a delicious classic for Christmas or any time of year.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 48 cookies 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz. Craisins or other sweetened, dried cranberry
- 1 1/2 cup sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1 cup Crisco
- 2 eggs
- 3 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350.
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Combine Craisins and 1 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove and let cool.
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Combine flour and baking soda in a bowl.
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In a separate bowl, combine sugar, Crisco, eggs and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
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Add Craisins and flour mixture alternately.
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Mix well.
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Shape into small balls (about 1 1/2″ big) and roll in sugar until the ball is thinly coated.
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Bake 10-15 minutes until edges are slightly browned.
Notes
You can use raisins in place of Craisins if you prefer.
Keywords: cranberry cookies, cookies, desserts, dessert for holiday
Recipe by: goodinthesimple.com