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Gingerbread Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These cookies blend holiday spices with chocolate and tart cranberries, offering a delightful treat that fits any occasion, from festive gatherings to sweet afternoons.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • â…” cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Sift together all dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and shortening until creamy.
  • Gradually mix in brown sugar, then add molasses and egg until well combined.
  • Slowly incorporate the sifted dry ingredients into the butter mixture.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
  • Chill the dough for about 3 hours.
  • Shape into balls, place on cookie sheets, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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Notes

Use room temperature butter and shortening for easier mixing.
If dough is too sticky, add a touch more flour.
Aim for cookies that are soft in the center for the best texture.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg