Description
If you’re in search of a festive delight that will elevate your holiday celebrations, the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe is a must-try! These cookies offer a wonderful balance of tart cranberries and bright orange zest, making them the perfect treat for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With their soft and chewy texture, they’re guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Perfect for gifting or as part of your dessert spread, these cookies embody the spirit of holiday baking with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup granulated 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, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest; mix well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- For an optional glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice and zest until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg