Description
Cranberry Orange Cookies are a delightful seasonal treat that perfectly balance sweet and tart flavors. Bursting with the freshness of orange zest and chewy dried cranberries, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons. With their vibrant color and inviting aroma, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg