For best results, ensure your butter and cream cheese are fully softened before starting. Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too thin during baking. Don't overbake! The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you remove them from the oven; they will continue to set as they cool. Feel free to experiment with different dried fruits or nuts in place of the cranberries. These cookies are best enjoyed within 3-4 days of baking. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Cranberry Snickerdoodle Cookies
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING48 People
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VIEWS13
A delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle, these cookies are studded with tart cranberries and boast a creamy, tangy surprise thanks to the addition of cream cheese. The perfect balance of sweet, spice, and tang!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate16 g
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Cholesterol18 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium81 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepIn a large bowl, cream together 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
02
StepBeat in eggs until well combined. (2 minutes)
03
StepIn a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. (3 minutes)
04
StepGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. (3 minutes)
05
StepAdd the softened cream cheese cubes and mix until the dough is just combined. Do not overmix. (2 minutes)
06
StepGently fold in the dried cranberries using a wooden spoon or spatula. (2 minutes)
07
StepCover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to chill. (60 minutes)
08
StepPreheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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StepIn a shallow bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
10
StepRoll the chilled cookie dough into approximately 48 equal-sized balls. (10 minutes)
11
StepRoll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating completely. (5 minutes)
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StepPlace the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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StepBake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are still slightly soft. (10 minutes)
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StepLet the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (60 minutes)
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Rodrigo Boehmschmitt
Jun 26, 2025I think chilling longer than an hour really helped, I chilled overnight. They didn't spread too much at all!
Alex Johnson
Jun 25, 2025I added chopped walnuts along with the cranberries, and they were amazing!
Cecil Oreilly
Jun 8, 2025These are great! I like to use orange zest with the cranberries to give them an extra zing!
Nathan Green
Jun 6, 2025These were a hit at my holiday party! The cream cheese adds such a unique tang.
Cedrick Franeyondricka
May 27, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies came out perfectly. My family loved them!