Best 3 Cranberry Port Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with Cranberry Port Cookies, a delectable treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the rich, fruity notes of port wine. These cookies are a perfect blend of tart and sweet, with a soft and chewy texture that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of port wine adds a touch of sophistication and depth, making these cookies ideal for special occasions or as a delightful everyday snack. This recipe provides detailed instructions for preparing Cranberry Port Cookies, ensuring a perfect batch every time. Get ready to create these irresistible treats that will leave you longing for more.

Additionally, the article offers variations of the Cranberry Port Cookie recipe, allowing you to customize them to your liking. You'll find a recipe for Cranberry White Chocolate Port Cookies, which adds a creamy and decadent twist to the classic recipe. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, there's a recipe for Gluten-Free Cranberry Port Cookies that delivers the same delicious flavors without compromising on texture. And if you're looking for a vegan alternative, the Vegan Cranberry Port Cookies recipe provides a delightful plant-based version of this delightful treat. With these variations, everyone can enjoy the delectable combination of cranberries and port wine in cookie form.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY COOKIES



Cranberry Cookies image

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

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 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

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more vibrant color than frozen or dried cranberries. If you only have frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Chop the cranberries finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the cookies to firm up.

Conclusion:

These cranberry port cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of sweet cranberries, tangy port wine, and rich chocolate makes these cookies truly special. So next time you're looking for a holiday cookie recipe, give these cranberry port cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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