Cranberry Orange Cookies
Delight in these zesty Cranberry Orange Cookies, combining tart cranberries with bright citrus flavors for a perfect festive treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra zest, drizzle with a simple orange glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh orange juice once cooled.
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