Chewy Lemon & Cranberry Mascarpone Cookies

Prep Time:45 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Servings:Approximately 2 dozen

Prep Time:45 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Servings:Approximately 2 dozen

INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1 each large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 fl oz lemon juice
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon corn starch
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® 50% Less Sugar Dried Cranberries

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. Using an electric hand or stand mixer, beat butter and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl until just combined, do not fully cream butter and sugar. While mixing on slow, add the cheese, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest and juice.

3. In a separate mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients together (except the dried cranberries) and whisk to combine.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 2 stages, wait until it looks just combined and add the second half along with the dried cranberries.

5. Chill the dough for 15-20min to allow the dough to rest and hydrate. Scoop onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Cool on wire rack.