Description
Indulge in these delightful Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Cookies that combine rich flavors and chewy textures, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons (265g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 6 ounces (170g) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup (105g) dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup (55g) sliced, slivered, or chopped almonds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and both sugars together until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Add the chopped chocolate, dried cranberries, and almonds, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 4 days.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the dough into balls about 1.5 tablespoons in size and place them on the baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and the centers appear soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a nut-free version, omit almonds or substitute with sunflower seeds. You can also mix in rolled oats for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg