Description
Delightful cookies featuring the zing of fresh orange zest and tart cranberries, perfect for any holiday celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- zest of 1 large orange
- optional: coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy-free version
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together 1 cup of softened butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and ½ cup of packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, along with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine in a separate bowl 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of fresh cranberries and the zest of 1 large orange.
- Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, cranberry orange cookies, holiday baking