Best 7 Cranberry Nut Cookies Browned Butter Frosting Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, Cranberry Nut Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting emerge as a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture perfectly golden cookies, studded with vibrant cranberries and crunchy nuts, enveloped in a luscious browned butter frosting that adds a touch of caramel richness. These cookies are not just a delightful indulgence; they are also a delightful tribute to the art of baking, combining classic ingredients in a harmonious blend.

As you embark on this culinary journey, you will encounter three enticing variations of this classic recipe:

- The Cranberry Nut Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting recipe presents the traditional version of these beloved cookies, featuring a combination of dried cranberries, walnuts, and a generous slathering of browned butter frosting.

- For those who prefer a gluten-free alternative, the Gluten-Free Cranberry Nut Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting recipe offers a delectable adaptation, using a blend of gluten-free flours to create cookies that are just as flavorful and satisfying as the originals.

- Finally, the Vegan Cranberry Nut Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting recipe caters to those with vegan dietary preferences, using plant-based ingredients to create a guilt-free indulgence that is every bit as delicious as its traditional counterpart.

No matter which variation you choose, you are in for a delightful treat that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will surely become a family favorite. Happy baking!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRANBERRY NUT COOKIES / BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING



Cranberry Nut Cookies / Browned Butter Frosting image

I made the cookies for my Cranberry loving Mom, for Valentines Day...thought with the beautiful colors, they'd be appropriate...needless to say, she was very pleased... Remember, Cranberries aren't just for Thanksgiving...I stock up on them, and freeze them, so I can enjoy them all year round... Enjoy! My photos

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
3/4 c packed, brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 - 1/2 c milk
1/2 tsp orange extract
1 Tbsp orange juice
3 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 c chopped, frozen or fresh cranberries
1 c chopped, walnuts or pecans
FROSTING
1/3 c butter
2 c confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 - 4 Tbsp hot water

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat to 350 degree F. In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add milk, egg and orange juice; mix well.
  • 2. Add milk, extract, egg and orange juice; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. ( Batter will be stiff.)
  • 3. Stir in cranberries and nuts. ( I mixed with fingers )
  • 4. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. ( my cranberries were froze, so I didn't cut mine up real well, and they still turned out well.) I actually used my fingers to place dough from bowl to pan. I just estimated 1 tablespoon, some were a bit bigger. There's no better tools than your fingers..lol!
  • 5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 6. Cool on wire racks.
  • 7. Frosting: Heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • 8. Cool for 2 minutes; transfer to a small bowl. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches desired consistency.
  • 9. Frost cooled cookies. Enjoy!

CRANBERRY-NUT OATMEAL COOKIES



Cranberry-Nut Oatmeal Cookies image

I made a few changes to a recipe on the back of a canister of oats. Now this is the only one I use. I often use hazelnuts in place of the pecans, and they are just as good. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. You can make these larger or smaller; simply adjust the baking time. Keep loosely covered, and they will maintain their chewiness for several days, if they last that long.

Provided by KATSINTHEKITCHEN

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 ½ cups light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons coarse kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place an oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place unsalted butter and light brown sugar into the work bowl of a stand mixer and mix on medium-slow speed until very fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract, followed by eggs, one at a time. Reduce mixer speed to lowest speed and leave running.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, kosher salt, and nutmeg. Pour the dry ingredients into the slowly running mixer in thirds; mix in dried cranberries and nuts until just incorporated. Using a large cookie scoop, place dough on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake one batch at a time in the preheated oven just until the edges are brown, 17 to 18 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 101.1 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CRANBERRY NUT COOKIES



Cranberry Nut Cookies image

In fall, I stock up on fresh cranberries and freeze them so I can make these cookies throughout the year. Tangy cranberries are a nice addition to a buttery cookie. -Machelle, Wall, Rosamond, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground walnuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2-1/2 cups halved fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, milk and lemon juice. Combine the flour, ground walnuts, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cranberries and chopped walnuts. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY COOKIES WITH BROWNED BUTTER GLAZE



Cranberry Cookies with Browned Butter Glaze image

I won a baking contest with these chunky glazed cookies that are so easy, even novice bakers can pull them off. What makes them special? Fresh cranberries. -Laurie Cornett, Charlevoix, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup 2% milk
2-1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
GLAZE:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and orange juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in cranberries, baking chips and pecans., Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY WALNUT COOKIES



Cranberry Walnut Cookies image

These are my favorite (non-chocolate) cookies. They are soft, chewy, and delicious. My family has been making them for the holidays for years. I have no idea where the recipe came from, but I'm glad I have it!

Provided by karing

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup white sugar
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 ½ cups cranberries, halved
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Cream white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together in a large mixing bowl. Beat milk, orange juice, and egg into the creamed mixture.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl; blend into the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl to form a cookie dough. Stir cranberries and walnuts into the dough.
  • Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet by the teaspoonful.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the cookies to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 115.6 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

FROSTED CRANBERRY DROP COOKIES



Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies image

I started making these treats after tasting a batch my friend whipped up. I immediately requested the drop cookie recipe and have been baking them by the dozens ever since. The icing is an ideal complement to the tart berries in the cookies. -Shirley Kidd, New London, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add milk, egg and orange juice; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and nuts. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire racks., For frosting, heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes; transfer to a small bowl. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches desired consistency. Frost the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FROSTED CASHEW COOKIES



Frosted Cashew Cookies image

We savor these cookies every Christmas, but they're special year-round with coffee or tucked into a lunch box. I won a ribbon with these cookies at my county fair.-Sheila Wyum, Rutland, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon each baking powder, baking soda and salt
1-1/2 cups salted cashews, coarsely chopped
BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional cashew halves, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg, sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cashews. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , For the frosting, lightly brown butter in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat; add cream and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar until thick and smooth. Frost cookies. Top each with a cashew half if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more vibrant color than frozen cranberries.
  • Chop the cranberries finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cookies.
  • Toast the nuts. Toasting the nuts will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Brown the butter. Browning the butter will add a nutty flavor to the frosting.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These cranberry nut cookies with browned butter frosting are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their bright red cranberries, toasted nuts, and creamy browned butter frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.

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