Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe. These delightful cookies combine tart cranberries and zesty orange for a refreshing treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy evenings by the fire. With their vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this easy cranberry cookie recipe allows you to spend more time celebrating the season while enjoying a delicious homemade dessert.
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 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg, orange juice, and zest; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to wet mixture until combined. Fold in dried cranberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet about two inches apart and bake for approximately 8 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before drizzling with orange glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with orange juice and zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg