{"id":53285,"date":"2025-11-17T13:28:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T13:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=53285"},"modified":"2025-11-17T13:31:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T13:31:38","slug":"lemon-cranberry-cookies-christmas-baking-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/lemon-cranberry-cookies-christmas-baking-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Christmas Lemon Cranberry Cookies \u2014 Christmas Baking Cookies Made Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christmas Baking Cookies \u2014 Lemon Cranberry Mini Cookies (a festive favorite)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christmas Baking Cookies<\/strong> are the unofficial soundtrack of the season: warm ovens, cinnamon-scented air, and piles of tins heading out the door. These Lemon Cranberry Mini Cookies bring a zingy citrus kick and a jewel-toned cranberry pop to every holiday platter \u2014 tiny, bright, and dangerously easy to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you\u2019ll love these tiny beauties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Soft vanilla dough folded with lemon-scented <strong>lemon sugar<\/strong> meets fresh cranberry pops that blister and stain the cookie in the best way. They look gorgeous on a cookie tray, travel well for gifting, and cut through richer sweets with a lively, tart finish. In short: they\u2019re festive, forgiving, and addictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The story behind the recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I tested these months ahead (food bloggers live in the future, right?), and learned one big thing: <strong>fresh cranberries<\/strong> are non-negotiable. Dried cranberries simply don\u2019t burst, they won\u2019t stain the cookies, and they lack the vibrant tartness that makes these cookies sing. If you can get fresh cranberries, do it \u2014 they make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients and what each one does (short blurbs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Room-temperature butter<\/strong> \u2014 gives structure and richness; use salted or unsalted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Granulated sugar + lemon zest (lemon sugar)<\/strong> \u2014 this little step releases citrus oils and amps the lemon flavor. <strong>Don\u2019t skip it.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Egg yolks<\/strong> \u2014 keep the cookie tender and soft; the whites can be used in another recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla extract<\/strong> \u2014 balances the citrus with warmth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour<\/strong> \u2014 the reliable base; no specialty flour needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fresh cranberries<\/strong> \u2014 the star; they pop and release bright juices while baking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sanding sugar<\/strong> \u2014 coarse sugar for rolling so the cookies sparkle and hold texture under heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confectioners\u2019 sugar + lemon juice (glaze)<\/strong> \u2014 gives a glossy, sweet-tart finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <em>Beat the lemon zest into the sugar until the mixture turns pale and aromatic \u2014 that\u2019s your lemon flavor booster.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-step: How to make Lemon Cranberry Cookies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preheat<\/strong> the oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make lemon sugar.<\/strong> In a deep bowl, beat the granulated sugar with the lemon zest until it perfumes the room and turns slightly pale. A handheld mixer works fast here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cream butter and lemon sugar.<\/strong> Add softened butter and beat until light and fluffy. This traps air and helps cookies rise just enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add yolks &amp; vanilla.<\/strong> Mix in egg yolks and vanilla until combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fold in flour.<\/strong> Stir in the flour until the dough just holds together \u2014 don\u2019t overwork it. Soft dough is fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portion &amp; roll.<\/strong> Scoop two-teaspoon sized portions, roll into balls, and coat each in sanding sugar. Place on sheets 2 inches apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nest a cranberry.<\/strong> Press a single fresh cranberry into each cookie, pushing gently so it nestles into the dough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bake ~11 minutes.<\/strong> Watch for edges to set and cranberries to blister. Remove and cool on the sheet 3\u20135 minutes, then transfer to a rack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glaze.<\/strong> Whisk confectioners\u2019 sugar with lemon juice to a drizzleable consistency, pipe onto cooled cookies with a small bag snip, and dust with a little extra sanding sugar. Let glaze set before storing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <em>Place the cranberry gently but firmly into the dough so it won\u2019t fall out but still has room to pop while baking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-2.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a glazed lemon cranberry cookie on a baking sheet, a festive example of Christmas Baking Cookies that belongs in top Cranberry Cookies Recipes and easy Christmas Baking Recipes. Perfect for Cranberry Cookies platters or Xmas Cookies exchanges, this jewel-toned sweet is one of my go-to Cranberry Recipes for holiday Christmas Cooking and a delightful Lemon Cookies bite.\" class=\"wp-image-53288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-2-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro tips that actually matter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use fresh cranberries<\/strong> \u2014 they burst, stain beautifully, and add tartness that dried berries can\u2019t match.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lemon sugar = flavor power.<\/strong> Rubbing zest into sugar releases oils you can\u2019t get otherwise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sanding sugar vs granulated:<\/strong> sanding sugar holds up to heat and keeps that sparkly look \u2014 granulated will melt. If sanding sugar is unavailable, turbinado can work but will alter color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t overmix the dough.<\/strong> Overworked dough equals dense cookies. Keep it light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cool before glazing.<\/strong> Warm cookies will melt the glaze and lose definition. Let them chill briefly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations to keep things interesting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Orange Cranberry Cookies:<\/strong> swap lemon zest and juice for orange for a warmer, sweeter citrus note (this is a different cookie, FYI \u2014 and equally great).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spiced cranberry:<\/strong> add 1\/4 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of cardamom to the dough for cozy warmth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chocolate-dipped:<\/strong> half-dip cooled cookies in dark chocolate for a luxe finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nutty crunch:<\/strong> sprinkle chopped pistachios or almonds over the glaze for texture and color contrast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best ways to serve (and look fancy doing it)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrange them on a wooden board with sprigs of rosemary and sugared cranberries for a rustic, Nordic vibe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layer them in a tin with parchment for gifting \u2014 they look extra-special stacked neatly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a <a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/best-gingerbread-loaf-recipe-gingerbread-coffee-cake\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"686\">cookie exchange<\/a>, place them on small doilies on a tray and watch the crowd swarm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage, packaging &amp; freezing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Room temp:<\/strong> Keep in a single-layer or in stacks separated by parchment for 3\u20135 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refrigerator:<\/strong> Stash them in an airtight container; bring to room temp 5\u201310 minutes before serving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freezing:<\/strong> Freeze cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container up to 3 months. For gifting, thaw fully on a rack to avoid condensation before packing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro packaging tip:<\/strong> When freezing, place plastic wrap over the cookies inside the lid so the seal stays tight and moisture stays out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bold tip:<\/strong> <em>If you plan to gift frozen cookies, let them thaw completely and dry before putting them in a tin \u2014 condensation ruins presentation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decorating &amp; gifting ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Put a small cluster of cookies in cellophane bags and tie them with baker\u2019s twine and a sprig of rosemary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a DIY cookie jar: stack cookies alternately with parchment rounds in a decorative jar, attach the recipe card, and call it a day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For show-stopping gifts, pair a jar of these cookies with a small bottle of homemade lemonade or spiced syrup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troubleshooting \u2014 common mistakes &amp; fixes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cookies spread too much?<\/strong> Chill the dough briefly before rolling and watch oven temps \u2014 too hot will make them flatten.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cranberries sink?<\/strong> Don\u2019t pat the dough too thin; nest the berry so it rests on the surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sanding sugar melted?<\/strong> Your sugar was too fine \u2014 switch to sanding sugar next batch, or skip the roll.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry cookies?<\/strong> Pull them out as soon as edges set; residual heat finishes them on the sheet. Overbaking dries them fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-3.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a glazed lemon cranberry cookie on a baking sheet, a festive example of Christmas Baking Cookies that belongs in top Cranberry Cookies Recipes and easy Christmas Baking Recipes. Perfect for Cranberry Cookies platters or Xmas Cookies exchanges, this jewel-toned sweet is one of my go-to Cranberry Recipes for holiday Christmas Cooking and a delightful Lemon Cookies bite.\" class=\"wp-image-53289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-3-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ (quick answers)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763381596823\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use dried cranberries?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You <em>can<\/em>, but you\u2019ll miss the juicy pop and vibrant color. Dried berries are sweeter and won\u2019t give the same texture. Use fresh if possible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763381603246\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I make dough ahead?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 chill the dough up to 48 hours, or freeze balls for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1763381609853\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What if I don\u2019t have sanding sugar?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Skip the coating or use turbinado (it\u2019ll change color). Granulated sugar will melt flat, so avoid it for the roll.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why these belong on your holiday cookie list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re small, so everyone can try one. They add bright color to a cookie tray. They balance well with richer items like gingerbread and fudge. And they\u2019re easy to scale up for big crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A note about holiday timing and sourcing ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food blogging and recipe testing often happen months before December \u2014 so I get the supply struggle. If cranberries are scarce, plan ahead or buy frozen and thaw\/pat dry carefully (fresh is best, but frozen thawed and well-drained can work in a pinch).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving suggestions &amp; pairings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve with hot tea, mulled cider, or a light sparkling wine. The lemon cuts through heavier beverages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair with shortbread or spiced cookies to give guests a variety of textures and flavors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts (wrap-up)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These Lemon Cranberry Mini Cookies are precise, festive, and crowd-pleasing \u2014 a <strong>Christmas Baking Recipes<\/strong> winner that\u2019s both elegant and approachable. They deserve a spot on your <strong>Xmas Cookies<\/strong> platter and will likely become a repeat request at every holiday gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you go, here are a few keywords you might search for or save: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/cranberry-christmas-cake-festive-holiday-desserts\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"687\">Cranberry Cookies Recipes<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>Cranberry Cookies<\/strong>, <strong>Cranberry Recipes<\/strong>, <strong>Christmas Cooking<\/strong>, and, of course, <strong>Lemon Cookies<\/strong>. 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Perfect for Cranberry Cookies platters or Xmas Cookies exchanges, this jewel-toned sweet is one of my go-to Cranberry Recipes for holiday Christmas Cooking and a delightful Lemon Cookies bite.\" class=\"wp-image-53290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-4.webp 1024w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-4-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-4-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: 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62.6C407.5 15.9 326 24.3 275.7 76.2L256 96.5l-19.7-20.3C186.1 24.3 104.5 15.9 49.7 62.6c-62.8 53.6-66.1 149.8-9.9 207.9l193.5 199.8c12.5 12.9 32.8 12.9 45.3 0l193.5-199.8c56.3-58.1 53-154.3-9.8-207.9z\"><\/path><\/symbol><\/defs><\/svg>\n<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-image\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Ultimate-Christmas-Lemon-Cranberry-Cookies-\u2014-Christmas-Baking-Cookies-Made-Easy-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Close-up of a glazed lemon cranberry cookie on a baking sheet, a festive example of Christmas Baking Cookies that belongs in top Cranberry Cookies Recipes and easy Christmas Baking Recipes. Perfect for Cranberry Cookies platters or Xmas Cookies exchanges, this jewel-toned sweet is one of my go-to Cranberry Recipes for holiday Christmas Cooking and a delightful Lemon Cookies bite.\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Ultimate Christmas Lemon Cranberry Cookies \u2014 Christmas Baking Cookies Made Easy<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-stars\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position: absolute;width: 0;height: 0;overflow: hidden\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<defs>\n<symbol viewbox=\"9 9 46 42\" id=\"wpt-star-full\">\n<path d=\"m46.3 52-14.4-9.5-14.4 9.4L22 35.3 8.7 24.5l17.1-.9 6.2-16 6 16 17.2 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The fruit\u2019s tartness balances the sweet coating beautifully.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-label\">Scale<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button tasty-recipes-scale-button-active\" data-amount=\"1\" type=\"button\">1x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"2\" type=\"button\">2x<\/button><button class=\"tasty-recipes-scale-button\" data-amount=\"3\" type=\"button\">3x<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe586\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe586\" aria-label=\"1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe586\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"226\" data-unit=\"g\">226 g<\/span>) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe59f\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe59f\" aria-label=\"2\/3 cup granulated sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe59f\"><\/label><\/span><span 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for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe5de\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 1\/2 cups<\/span> fresh cranberries, rinsed and dried<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe5ef\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe5ef\" aria-label=\"Zest of 1 large lemon (reserve the juice separately)\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe5ef\"><\/label><\/span>Zest of <span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> large lemon (reserve the juice separately)<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"tr-ingredient-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe5ff\" id=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe5ff\" aria-label=\"1 1\/2 cups confectioners\u2019 (powdered) sugar\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_69f0dfbbbe5ff\"><\/label><\/span><span data-amount=\"1.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1 1\/2 cups<\/span> confectioners\u2019 (powdered) sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS--><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">In a bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Beat them together until the sugar takes on a pale yellow hue and smells fragrant.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">Add the softened butter and beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla until everything is smooth and well incorporated.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Fold in the flour just until a soft dough forms \u2014 avoid overworking it.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Scoop out rounded portions about 2 teaspoons each and roll them into smooth balls. Roll each ball in the sanding sugar to coat, then place them on the prepared sheet, spaced a couple inches apart.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Press a single fresh cranberry into the center of every cookie, gently pressing so it nests in the dough.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Bake for roughly 10\u201311 minutes, until the cookies set and the cranberries have started to blister. Allow them to rest on the baking sheet for 3\u20135 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-9\">While the cookies cool, whisk the confectioners\u2019 sugar with about 2 teaspoons of the reserved lemon juice (add more juice a drop at a time if needed) until you have a pourable glaze.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-10\">Put the glaze into a small resealable bag, snip off a tiny corner, and drizzle in a zigzag over each cookie. Sprinkle a little extra sanding sugar on top if you like. Let the glaze harden before storing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Storage tip: Keep cooled, glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3\u20135 days, or freeze in a single layer and transfer to a freezer-safe container for longer storage.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-nutrition\">\n\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Calories:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-calories\">93kcal<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sugar:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sugar\">9g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Sodium:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-sodium\">31mg<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fat\">4g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Saturated Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-saturated-fat\">3g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Trans Fat:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-trans-fat\">0.2g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Carbohydrates:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-carbohydrates\">14g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Fiber:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-fiber\">0.3g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Protein:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-protein\">1g<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">Cholesterol:<\/strong> <span data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\" class=\"tasty-recipes-cholesterol\">18mg<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t<footer class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-footer\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"svg-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-icon-color.color\"><use href=\"#tasty-recipes-icon-instagram\"><\/use><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tasty-recipes-footer-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-heading-color.color h3-transform.text-transform footer-heading.innerText\">Did you make this recipe?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"footer-description-color.color footer-description.innerHTML\"><p>Share a photo and tag us \u2014 we can&#8217;t wait to see what you&#8217;ve made!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas Baking Cookies \u2014 Lemon Cranberry Mini Cookies (a festive favorite) Christmas Baking Cookies are the unofficial soundtrack of the season: warm ovens, cinnamon-scented air, and piles of tins heading out the door. 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