Cranberry German Cookies

Cranberry German Cookies

My Grandmother's recipe

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Prep Time: 50m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 1h 5m
Temp.: 300 °F
Servings: 30
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

49
Calories
2.7g
Fat
5.7g
Carbohydrate
0.4g
Protein
7mg
Cholesterol
21mg
Sodium
Cranberry German Cookies

Recipe Description

These Cranberry German Cookies are my favorite things to make in winter. They are so easy to make and they taste absolutely delicious. They remind me of my childhood spent sitting in my German grandmother’s kitchen, while she would tell me stories about her childhood, growing up in Germany. Happy memories.

These cookies couldn’t be easier to make. Start by beating sugar and butter together until pale and fluffy. Add potato starch flour and milk powder and mix well. Mix in chopped cranberries and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator to rest. Once chilled, roll the dough into small balls. Use a fork to press the cookie dough down. Bake in the oven. Once cooked, leave to cool before eating.

To make Cranberry German Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Cranberry German Cookies

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and line a baking sheet

    1 min
    Step 1 - Cranberry German Cookies

    Preheat the oven to 300 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and sugar

    5 min
    Step 2 - Cranberry German Cookies

    Place 100 grams of butter and 25 grams of powdered sugar in a large bowl. Mix until light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add dry ingredients

    5 min
    Step 3 - Cranberry German CookiesStep 3 - Cranberry German Cookies

    Sift in 100 grams of potato starch, 65 grams of cake flour and 1 tablespoon of milk powder. Аdd 15 g of dried cranberries and mix well until everything is combined. Be careful not to over mix.

  4. 4

    Chill the dough

    30 min
    Step 4 - Cranberry German Cookies

    Сover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 25 to 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Roll into balls

    10 min
    Step 5 - Cranberry German Cookies

    Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the cookie balls on the baking sheet and press each one down gently using a fork which has been dipped in water to prevent sticking.

  6. 6

    Bake

    15 min
    Step 6 - Cranberry German Cookies

    Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden.

  7. 7

    Cool

    20 min
    Step 7 - Cranberry German Cookies

    Remove from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Cranberry German Cookies

    Serve with your favorite warm drink.

These Cranberry German Cookies are delicious cookies to try this winter. Don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes if you try these cookies!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Zoe
May 9, 2025
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Superb childhood memories!

Milly
December 28, 2024
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These cookies are great. My kids love them and they remind me of my grandma.

Tina
December 4, 2024
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These Cranberry German Cookies bring back so many warm memories of my grandma. Simple to make, I love how soft and tasty they are. We bake them every winter, and it feels just like home again. Great recipe!

Tina Miller
September 30, 2024
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Superb! These cookies take me back to grandma's kitchen! They're so simple to make and the taste? Just like I remember! My kids loved them too! Perfect winter treat!

Charlie
May 22, 2024
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Superb!

Ivy Jensen
February 21, 2024
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OMG, these Cranberry German Cookies are just the best! Super simple to make, and they take me back to grandma's kitchen. My friends can't get enough of em! Totally reminding me of the holidays, love the nostalgia.

Rosie
November 9, 2023
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Simply delicious cookies!

Fiona
October 5, 2023
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Superb!

Samantha
April 7, 2023
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Superb! Making these Cranberry German Cookies brought back sweet memories of my grandma’s kitchen during Christmas. The smell was nostalgic! Simple recipe and so delish; my whole family loves them! Can't get enough of those warm, buttery goodness! Will definitely make again!

Isabella
March 24, 2023
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These Cranberry German Cookies are the best! Making them takes me back to my grandma's kitchen, where I learned to bake as a kid. So easy and delicious, they fill the house with the sweetest smell. I love how simple the ingredients are, and they always turn out perfect. A must-try for winter!

Mike
December 3, 2022
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I loved making these cookies with my kids. They remind me of my German grandma and her warm kitchen during the holidays. The dough was so easy to work with, and the results were simply great!.

Paul
November 14, 2022
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Super excited about these cookies! So simple to whip up and they taste just like my grandma made. Brings back cozy winter memories for sure.

Rick
April 26, 2021
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Cookies rock dude!

Xavier Thompson
March 31, 2021
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I made these Cranberry German Cookies and they turned out superb. They took me back to my grandma's kitchen. It was easy, and now I have a new family favorite for the holidays.

Athina
October 8, 2020
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Well done! Thanks for sharing!

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