Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These delightful cookies offer a perfect balance of tart cranberries and zesty orange, making them an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fireplace. With their chewy texture and vibrant flavors, they are sure to brighten any occasion. Simple to make and beautifully presented, these cookies are also perfect for gifting. Delight your friends and family this holiday season with these scrumptious cookies that embody the joy of Christmas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
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 oven to 350F (175C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then add orange juice and zest.
- Gradually mix in flour, salt, and baking soda until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg