Best Occasion Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe
If you’re looking to elevate your holiday baking, our Best Occasion Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe is the perfect choice. These soft and chewy cookies are infused with the festive flavors of tart cranberries and zesty orange, making them a delightful treat for any gathering or as a thoughtful gift. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, you can add nuts or spices to suit your taste. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or drizzled with a sweet orange icing for an extra touch of sweetness. With their vibrant colors and enticing aroma, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite!
- 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).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg, orange juice, and orange zest; mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto lined baking sheets with space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack; drizzle with icing made from powdered sugar mixed with orange juice and zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg