Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
If you’re in search of a festive treat that embodies the spirit of the holiday season, look no further than these delightful Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies. Combining sweet-tart dried cranberries with zesty orange flavor, these cookies are sure to bring joy to any gathering. Their vibrant colors and refreshing taste make them perfect for cookie exchanges, family celebrations, or simply indulging during a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation time, you can create a batch of cookies that will impress friends and family alike. Experience the warmth of the holidays with every bite!
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, followed by the orange juice and zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow cooling on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice and zest until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg