How to Make Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the dried cranberries and chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.