Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These delightful cookies combine the tartness of cranberries with the bright zest of oranges, creating a perfect treat for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights at home. Their vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors are sure to impress your guests and evoke the warmth of the season. With a simple preparation process and an optional powdered sugar glaze, these cookies make an excellent gift for loved ones or a sweet addition to your dessert table.
- 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).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add the egg, orange juice, and orange zest; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 8 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before icing with a mixture of powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg