Description
Delightfully chewy cookies infused with tart cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped (or dried cranberries)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla, and orange juice, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and orange zest gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for added flavor and better cookie shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cranberry cookies, orange cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats