Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Experience the joy of the holiday season with our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These delightful cookies combine the tartness of dried cranberries with the bright zest of orange, creating a sweet and tangy treat that’s perfect for sharing. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering, cozying up at home, or searching for the ideal gift, these cookies are sure to bring smiles and warm memories. With simple ingredients and easy steps, even novice bakers can whip up this cheerful batch. Bake a batch today and embrace the spirit of togetherness during this special time of year!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in dried cranberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets and bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg