Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Looking for a festive treat that embodies the spirit of the holiday season? Try the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These delightful cookies perfectly blend tart cranberries and zesty oranges, creating a cheerful flavor that brightens any gathering. They’re easy to make, filling your home with a warm, inviting aroma that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether you’re baking for family and friends or simply indulging in a sweet snack, this recipe is bound to become a cherished tradition. With minimal prep time and versatile options, these cookies are perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 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 large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, orange juice, and orange zest; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto lined baking sheets, ensuring space between them.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Allow cooling on wire racks before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg