Best 9 Cranberry Nut Cookies Browned Butter Frosting Recipes

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Cranberry nut cookies are a festive and delicious holiday treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a holiday party, potluck, or simply as a snack. With their chewy texture, sweet and tart cranberry filling, and crunchy nuts, these cookies are sure to be a hit. The browned butter frosting adds a rich, nutty flavor that takes these cookies to the next level. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe will guide you through the process of making these delicious cookies, from start to finish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY NUT COOKIES



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In fall, I stock up on fresh cranberries and freeze them so I can make these cookies throughout the year. Tangy cranberries are a nice addition to a buttery cookie. -Machelle, Wall, Rosamond, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground walnuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2-1/2 cups halved fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, milk and lemon juice. Combine the flour, ground walnuts, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cranberries and chopped walnuts. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FROSTED CRANBERRY DROP COOKIES



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I started making these treats after tasting a batch my friend whipped up. I immediately requested the drop cookie recipe and have been baking them by the dozens ever since. The icing is an ideal complement to the tart berries in the cookies. -Shirley Kidd, New London, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add milk, egg and orange juice; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and nuts. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire racks., For frosting, heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes; transfer to a small bowl. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches desired consistency. Frost the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY COOKIES WITH BROWNED BUTTER GLAZE



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I won a baking contest with these chunky glazed cookies that are so easy, even novice bakers can pull them off. What makes them special? Fresh cranberries. -Laurie Cornett, Charlevoix, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup 2% milk
2-1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
GLAZE:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and orange juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in cranberries, baking chips and pecans., Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NO-BAKE CRANBERRY NUT COOKIES



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No baking needed! Just a few minutes of stove-top prep and you're on your way to a cookie packed with cereal, fruit and nuts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups Fiber One™ Honey Clusters cereal
1 cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup roasted unsalted sunflower nuts
1/3 cup cashew pieces
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix cereal, cranberries, sunflower nuts and cashews.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Pour syrup over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Drop mixture by slightly less than 1/4 cupfuls onto waxed paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY-NUT OATMEAL COOKIES



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I made a few changes to a recipe on the back of a canister of oats. Now this is the only one I use. I often use hazelnuts in place of the pecans, and they are just as good. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. You can make these larger or smaller; simply adjust the baking time. Keep loosely covered, and they will maintain their chewiness for several days, if they last that long.

Provided by KATSINTHEKITCHEN

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 ½ cups light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons coarse kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place an oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place unsalted butter and light brown sugar into the work bowl of a stand mixer and mix on medium-slow speed until very fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract, followed by eggs, one at a time. Reduce mixer speed to lowest speed and leave running.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, kosher salt, and nutmeg. Pour the dry ingredients into the slowly running mixer in thirds; mix in dried cranberries and nuts until just incorporated. Using a large cookie scoop, place dough on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake one batch at a time in the preheated oven just until the edges are brown, 17 to 18 minutes. Allow to cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 101.1 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CRANBERRY WALNUT COOKIES



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These are my favorite (non-chocolate) cookies. They are soft, chewy, and delicious. My family has been making them for the holidays for years. I have no idea where the recipe came from, but I'm glad I have it!

Provided by karing

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup white sugar
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 ½ cups cranberries, halved
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Cream white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together in a large mixing bowl. Beat milk, orange juice, and egg into the creamed mixture.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl; blend into the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl to form a cookie dough. Stir cranberries and walnuts into the dough.
  • Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet by the teaspoonful.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the cookies to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 115.6 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

CRANBERRY NUT COOKIES



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Cranberries are perfect for Autumn. You can use fresh cranberries or ones that are frozen; just thaw the frozen ones.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Note: make sure you pick any stems off the cranberries before chopping those, or they could be yucky.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar, brown sugar, and butter until fluffy.
  • Add milk, lemon juice, vanilla and egg, mixing well.
  • Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing well.
  • Mix in nuts, then fold in cranberries.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets 2-inches apart.
  • Bake at 375 for 8-12 minutes or until edges brown slightly.
  • Remove from cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack.

ORANGE-FROSTED CRANBERRY COOKIES



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Share the classic flavor combo of orange and cranberry in a frosted homemade cookie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 egg
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, 1 teaspoon orange peel, 2 tablespoons orange juice and the egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges and bottoms of cookies are light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, stir all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

NO BAKE CRANBERRY NUT COOKIES



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These are simply amazing, easy, look fancy, are PACKED with fiber and there's no baking needed! Just a few minutes of stove-top prep and you�re on your way to a fabulous cookie. Any type of nuts and fruit will work in this recipe, so have fun using whatever is in your pantry - I also always throw in a tablespoon of flax seed for good measure! Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal is a super high fiber cereal with flakes and clusters, so feel free to sub out any similar cereal you like (Honey Bunches of Oats would be perfect - I have even just done a combo of All Bran and Good Friends with great results). From eatbetteramerica. UPDATE: This morning I made just a half the recipe and simply pressed the mixture into a parchment lined 8x8 pan and it worked perfectly - just cut them into squares with a pizza cutter (dipping in water prior to each cut) after 30 minutes.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal
1 cup chopped dried cranberries (I use dried tart cherries)
1/2 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
1/3 cup cashew pieces
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup (I used a lite version with great results)
1/4 cup peanut butter (I use crunchy, but the original recipe calls for creamy)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix cereal, cranberries, sunflower nuts and cashews.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Pour syrup over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Drop mixture by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto waxed paper. NOTE: I actually coated my 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray and pressed the mixture into the cup making perfect little cookies with ease.
  • Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and gather all of your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your cookies. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The recipe will specify the correct temperature for baking the cookies. Too high of a temperature will cause the cookies to burn, while too low of a temperature will not cook them through.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These cranberry nut cookies with browned butter frosting are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a tart and tangy flavor from the cranberries. The browned butter frosting is rich and creamy, with a slight nutty flavor. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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