Description
Cranberry orange cookies are the perfect blend of tart and sweet, delivering chewy goodness with every bite. Infused with vibrant orange zest and juicy dried cranberries, these delightful treats will bring warmth to your kitchen and joy to any gathering. Easy to make, they can be enjoyed year-round or gifted during the holidays. Bake a batch today and savor the sweet nostalgia!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Stir in dried cranberries, orange zest, and juice until evenly incorporated.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden; let cool on sheets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider mixing in white chocolate chips. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.