Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
If you’re searching for a delightful treat to elevate your holiday celebrations, look no further than the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe. Bursting with the tangy sweetness of dried cranberries and the vibrant zest of fresh oranges, these cookies are the ultimate festive delight. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a batch that not only fills your home with the warm, inviting aroma of the holidays but also leaves everyone asking for more. Perfect for family gatherings or as thoughtful gifts, these cookies promise to become a cherished recipe in your holiday tradition.
- 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 softened butter
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries without overmixing.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets and bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies before serving or glazing with powdered sugar mixed with orange juice and zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg