Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe. These delightful cookies combine the tartness of cranberries with zesty orange flavors, creating a colorful and delicious treat perfect for holiday gatherings, gifts, or simply enjoying at home. With their vibrant hues and refreshing taste, they’re sure to be a hit during the holiday season.
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 softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed.
- Fold in dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about two inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar mixed with orange juice and zest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg