Cranberry Trail Mix Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
• Baking soda: 1 tsp (5g)
• Salt: 1/2 tsp (2.5g)
• Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Brown sugar: 1 cup (220g)
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp (5ml)
• Eggs: 2 large
• Dried cranberries: 1 cup (140g)
• Roasted almonds: 1 cup (140g)
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup (170g)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 10-12 minutes per batch

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the cranberries, almonds, and chocolate chips.
7. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per cookie
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and chewy cookies
• Sweet and tart with the addition of cranberries
• Crunchy texture from the almonds
• Rich and decadent with chocolate chips

User Comments:

• "These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and crunchy."
• "The cranberries add a festive touch that makes these cookies perfect for any occasion."
• "I love that these cookies are so easy to make, but they taste like they came from a professional bakery."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a sweeter cookie, use more brown sugar and less granulated sugar.
• If you don't have roasted almonds, you can use raw almonds and roast them in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
• Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature.