Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe. These delightful cookies combine the tartness of dried cranberries with the refreshing zest of oranges, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will brighten up your holiday season. With their vibrant colors and inviting aromas, these cookies are a must-have for gatherings or cozy nights by the fire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, orange juice, and orange zest; mix well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to wet ingredients while mixing on low speed.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop cookie dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice and zest until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg