Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies! Bursting with the bright flavors of tart cranberries and zesty orange, these cookies make for a delightful holiday treat that everyone will love. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this easy-to-follow recipe requires just basic ingredients and minimal equipment. In no time, you’ll create sweet memories in your kitchen as you share these cheerful cookies with loved ones. Enjoy baking and savoring these deliciously soft cookies that capture the warmth of the season!
- 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
- Cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently using a spatula.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg