Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Indulge in the holiday spirit with our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These delightful treats blend the tartness of cranberries with the bright zing of fresh oranges, creating an irresistible flavor profile that captures the essence of the season. Perfect for cookie exchanges, festive gatherings, or a cozy evening at home, these chewy cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. With their vibrant colors and festive glaze, they not only taste amazing but also make for beautiful gifts when packaged with care. Get ready to create cherished memories as you whip up this easy-to-follow recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest; whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries evenly into the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg