Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe. These delightful cookies perfectly merge the tartness of cranberries with the zesty brightness of oranges, resulting in a treat that is both refreshing and festive. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, allowing you to whip up a batch in just 25 minutes. Serve them warm with your favorite hot beverage or package them as charming gifts for friends and family. Enjoy these sweet bites as an essential addition to your holiday cookie lineup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on wire racks.
- For an optional glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice and zest; 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: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg