Description
Delightful cookies featuring fresh cranberries and zesty orange that create a warm, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Fresh Cranberries, chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 Orange
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and mix well.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and orange zest gently.
- Drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers are still soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients are key for a smooth dough. Dough can be chilled for better flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, holiday baking, cranberry orange cookies, Christmas treats