Description
Experience the festive joy of Christmas with these irresistible Cranberry Orange Cookies. Bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange, each bite delivers a cheerful flavor that evokes warm holiday memories. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy evenings, these cookies are easy to make and are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, along with vanilla extract and orange zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg