Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies! Bursting with the tangy sweetness of dried cranberries and zesty orange, these cookies are a delightful addition to your holiday celebrations. With their soft texture and vibrant flavors, they are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a cozy night in. Easy to prepare and quick to bake, this recipe will fill your kitchen with inviting aromas that capture the essence of the season. Whether you’re gifting them to friends or savoring them at home, these cookies promise joy in every bite!
- 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 granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice for glaze
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, orange juice, and orange zest; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Allow to cool before drizzling with a glaze made from powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg