Best 8 Cranberry Noel Cookies Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with a delectable journey into the realm of Cranberry Noel Cookies, a collection of exquisite holiday treats that capture the festive spirit of Christmas. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil three extraordinary recipes that will transform your kitchen into a winter wonderland.

1. Cranberry Noel Thumbprint Cookies: These delightful cookies feature a buttery shortbread crust adorned with a vibrant cranberry filling, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. With their festive appearance and irresistible taste, these cookies are sure to be the stars of your holiday gatherings.

2. Cranberry Noel Linzer Cookies: Experience the magic of these classic Austrian cookies, crafted with a delicate almond flour dough and a sweet cranberry filling. Their intricate lattice tops and dusting of powdered sugar add an elegant touch, making them perfect for sophisticated holiday parties or as thoughtful gifts for loved ones.

3. Cranberry Noel White Chocolate Chip Cookies: Prepare to be captivated by these soft and chewy cookies, combining the richness of white chocolate chips with the tartness of cranberries. The vibrant red and white hues of these cookies make them a visually stunning addition to your holiday cookie platter, while their taste will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY NOELS



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Basic icebox dough gets a festive makeover when dotted with dried fruit and pecans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add milk and vanilla. Beat until just combined. With mixer on low, gradually add flour, salt, cranberries, and pecans; continue beating until fully combined.
  • Turn dough out onto a clean work surface, and divide into 2 equal pieces. Shape each piece into an 8-inch log, about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap logs in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a sharp knife, cut logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until edges are golden, 14 to 16 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through. Remove from oven, and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

CRANBERRY NOEL COOKIES



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Yes, I am already thinking of Christmas baking. You can find the shredded unsweetened coconut at Trader Joe's or at the health food store. From one of Martha's many cookbooks

Provided by cookiebaker

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add milk, vanilla, and salt.
  • Beat until just combined.
  • Gradually add flour, cranberries, and pecans.
  • Mix on low speed until fully combined.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Shape each half into 8-inch logs, about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Roll logs in coconut, pressing lightly to coat the outside of logs.
  • Wrap logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut logs into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Transfer to ungreased baking sheets, about 1 1/2-inches apart.
  • Bake until edges are golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Store for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
  • Hide from kids!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 943.1, Fat 67.5, SaturatedFat 43.7, Cholesterol 98.5, Sodium 254.7, Carbohydrate 79.4, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 23.8, Protein 10.4

CRANBERRY COOKIES



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Tart fresh cranberries and sweet buttery cake cookies are perfectly combined in this handheld Christmas cookie!

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
12 oz fresh cranberries (cranberries that have been frozen work best, but cold from the fridge work as well)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With a mixer, beat the eggs with the sugar until slightly thickened and light in color, about 5-7 minutes. The mixture should almost double in size. The eggs work as your leavening agent in this recipe, so do not skip this step. This mixture should form a ribbon when you lift the beaters out of the bowl.
  • Add the soft butter and vanilla; mix two more minutes. Stir in the flour until just combined. Add the cranberries and stir to mix throughout.
  • Use a 2 tablespoon scoop or a spoon to portion out the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place only six cookies on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18 minutes, until the cookies have puffed up and turned golden brown on the edges. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transfering to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • To glaze the cookies, stir together the powdered sugar and lemon juice. It should drizzle off the spoon in a thick white stream. Lightly drizzle the cookies and allow them to fully set before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 44 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY-LEMON COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield about 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped (about 12 ounces)
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs and 1 tablespoon lemon zest. Beat in the flour mixture until completely combined, then fold in 1 1/2 cups chopped cranberries.
  • Scoop the dough into golf ball-size balls and arrange about 2 inches apart on 2 unlined baking sheets. Gently press the remaining 1/2 cup chopped cranberries into the tops of each cookie. Bake until slightly golden around the edges, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove the cookies and transfer to a rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Make the glaze: Put the confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk in the lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle on the cookies and let set.

OATMEAL CRANBERRY COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 32m

Yield 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cardamon
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients. Add to butter mixture and stir until well blended. Add dried cranberries. Drop by teaspoonful onto parchment covered baking sheet. Bake about 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool.

CRANBERRY OATMEAL COOKIES



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Dotted with cranberries, orange zest and vanilla chips, these cookies are so colorful and fun to eat. They look lovely on a dessert tray and would be a great addition to your Christmas cookie lineup. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the oats, raisins, cranberries and orange zest. Stir in baking chips. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until the edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE COOKIES



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A nice thing to have around during the holidays, but don't expect them to stay around long. These orange-flavored cranberry cookies are tart and delicious, not to mention beautiful. Not really a favorite of kids.

Provided by MORDAVIA

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 34m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until well blended. Mix in 1 teaspoon orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the orange mixture. Mix in cranberries and if using, walnuts, until evenly distributed. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Cookies should be spaced at least 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
  • In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, 3 tablespoons orange juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the tops of cooled cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 67 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

CRANBERRY NOELS



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Make and share this Cranberry Noels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 29m

Yield 2 8inch logs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter, room temp.
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk or 2 tablespoons half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3/4 cup dried cranberries
desiccated coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar 3 minutes.
  • Add milk, vanilla and salt.
  • Beat to combine.
  • Gradually add flour, cranberries and pecans - beat just to combine.
  • Form 2 logs 8 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Wrap and chill 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375. Unwrap and roll in coconut, if desired.
  • Using a serrated knife slice cookies 1/4' thick.
  • Bake 12- 14 minutes on a parchment lined sheet pan or until edges are brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1795.8, Fat 113.7, SaturatedFat 60.5, Cholesterol 245.5, Sodium 603.9, Carbohydrate 178.4, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 54, Protein 20.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can be used, but they will not have the same tartness as fresh cranberries.
  • To make sure nuts are evenly toasted, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until it is no longer sticky.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking. This will help the cookies keep their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Do not overbake, or the cookies will be dry.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before frosting.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Noel cookies are a delicious and festive holiday treat. With their tart cranberries, toasted walnuts, and rich chocolate, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. They are also relatively easy to make, so they are a great option for busy holiday bakers. Whether you are making them for a cookie exchange, a holiday party, or just to enjoy with your family, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

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