Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of sweet-tart cranberries and bright orange zest with these chewy Cranberry Orange Cookies. Perfectly buttery and aromatic, each bite brings a taste of the holidays any time of year. Simple to make, these cookies are sure to bring warmth to your kitchen and joy to your gatherings, making them an unforgettable treat for family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries and orange zest.
- Drop cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; centers should be soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg