Description
Experience the joy of baking with these irresistible cranberry orange cookies! Bursting with tangy cranberries and zesty orange flavor, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat. Their vibrant colors and delightful aroma will fill your kitchen as you create a batch that everyone will love. Whether enjoyed warm or stored for later, these cookies promise to brighten any day!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For chewy cookies, avoid overbaking; they should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven. Consider swapping cranberries for dried cherries or adding white chocolate chips for an extra treat. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.