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    Published: Jan 25, 2022 · Modified: Sep 25, 2023

    Vegan Cranberry Cookies With Almond Extract

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    These Vegan Cranberry Cookies With Almond Extract are our favorite cookie! These vegan cookies are sweet, tart and melt in your mouth. Plus, the kitchen smells amazing as they cook.

    Close up of a plate of cranberry cookies.

    I was really in the mood for a cookie with almond extract. But I wanted to add something to it to have some more flavor and texture. I decided to give Craisins (sweetened dried cranberries) a try and see how they work out. It was a perfect match!

    While these are wonderful to eat any time of year, I especially love them around the holidays. The cranberries give the cookies a festive look and are perfect to serve for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other fall/winter holiday.

    Vegan Cranberry Cookies Ingredients

    Cookie ingredients.
    • Vegan butter - My favorite brand is Earth Balance which comes in both tub and stick form.
    • White sugar
    • Almond milk - You can substitute for your favorite non-dairy milk. I often use unsweetened soy milk.
    • Cornstarch
    • Almond extract
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
    • Craisins - Craisins are simply dried, sweetened cranberries.

    How to Make the Cookies

    These cookies come together really easily. Using a stand mixer (or a hand mixer with a large mixing bowl), beat together the sugar and the softened butter until creamy.

    Mixing bowl with creamed vegan butter and sugar.

    Add the almond milk, cornstarch and almond extract and mix well.

    Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until well combined. The dough will be fairly stiff.

    Cookie dough in a bowl.

    Mix in the Craisins.

    Bowl with cookie dough and craisins.

    Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. These cookies don't spread much so you don't need to worry about them running into each other. You may want to slightly flatten the dough balls before baking them.

    Cookie dough on baking sheet.

    Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes or so. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes before moving them to a wire rack. Cool completely and enjoy!

    Cookies cooling on a rack.

    How to Store the Vegan Cookies

    Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

    Plate of cranberry cookies.

    FAQ

    I don't have any almond extract. Can I use vanilla extract instead?

    You can use vanilla extract but then you are losing the amazing flavor of almond extract. The cookies will definitely have a different flavor but I think they'll still be tasty.

    What's the easiest way to soften the vegan butter?

    The easiest way is just to leave it out at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes. If you don't have time, you can also microwave it for no more than 15 seconds.

    Summary

    These Vegan Cranberry Almond Cookies are my number one favorite cookie. I love the combination of sweet and tart! These cookies are quick and easy to make and no one will know they're vegan. Make this festive cookies for your favorite holiday or any time at all!

    Looking for other vegan cookie recipes? Check out:

    • Easy Homemade Lemon Cookies (Vegan)
    • Hearty Vegan Trail Mix Cookies Without Oats
    • The Best Vegan Snickerdoodles
    Plate of cranberry cookies.

    Vegan Cranberry Cookies With Almond Extract

    These cookies are sweet, tart and melt in your mouth!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 27 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 28 cookies
    Calories 96 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup vegan butter, softened
    • ¾ cup white sugar
    • 2 tablespoon almond milk, or any non-dairy milk
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon almond extract
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup Craisins

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, cream the butter and the sugar together.
    • Add the milk, cornstarch and the almond extract and mix for 1 - 2 minutes.
    • Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until well combined.  The dough will be stiff.
    • Stir in the craisins.
    • Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
    • Let cookies rest on the cookie sheet for 3 min.  Remove to wire rack to cook completely.

    Notes

    Try to use vegan butter sticks instead of from a tub. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 89mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 0.004mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Lucy says

      February 07, 2022 at 11:25 am

      The whole family adored these cookies! It’s nice to have something different. I loved the combination of cranberries and almond. I’m definitely make this again!

      Reply
      • jencardenas says

        February 07, 2022 at 12:09 pm

        Thanks Lucy. These are our favorites too!

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