Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

A while back, we had dried cranberries (or craisins) dipped in rich chocolate. They were scrumptious. We set about to create the same flavors in a chocolate chip cookie. We added some nuts to the recipe just for good measure and ended up with a real treat that wasn’t quite so decadent. This recipe belongs in your kitchen. These cookies are very good.

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts

Note: We prefer our super cranberries, cold-processed with more juice and less sweeteners but you may use any that you have available.

Directions

Preheat to 375 degrees

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well dispersed.
2. Cream the sugars and butter together. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat the mixture until light and creamy. Add the extract.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed ingredients, mixing until combined. Add the cranberries, chips, and nuts.
4. Drop heaping teaspoons two inches apart on an ungreased sheet. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.