Description
Indulgent dark chocolate cranberry almond cookies blend rich cocoa with tart berries and crunchy nuts for a perfect sweet-and-tangy treat. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and a delightful mix of textures make these cookies irresistible for anyone craving a sophisticated dessert experience.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-In Ingredients:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, then mix in vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a rich chocolate dough forms.
- Gently fold in dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are slightly crisp and centers appear set but still soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Allow cookies to cool completely, during which they will firm up and develop a delightful chewy texture.
Notes
- Measure dry ingredients precisely to ensure consistent cookie texture and prevent a crumbly or overly dense result.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother mixing and better integration of ingredients.
- Toast almonds lightly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch to the cookies.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg