Description
Delightfully festive cookies bursting with sweet-tart cranberries and bright orange zest.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, then mix in the orange juice and orange zest.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of dough onto the sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, cranberry orange cookies, holiday baking, festive treats