Description
If you’re in search of the ultimate festive treat, look no further than our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These delightful cookies blend the tartness of cranberries with the zesty brightness of oranges, creating a mouthwatering flavor that’s ideal for holiday celebrations or cozy evenings at home. With their vibrant colors and irresistible taste, these cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Plus, they require minimal effort to prepare, making them a go-to recipe for bakers at any skill level. Enjoy the warm aroma wafting from your kitchen as you whip up a batch of these scrumptious delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, orange juice, and orange zest; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually incorporate this into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg