Description
Indulge in the joyful flavors of the season with these soft and chewy cranberry orange cookies. With a delightful balance of tart cranberries and zesty orange, each bite brings warmth and cheer, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies are sure to become a favorite treat for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg