Description
Looking for a festive treat to brighten your holiday celebrations? Try the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These cookies offer a delightful combination of tangy cranberries and zesty orange, making them a standout addition to any cookie platter. With their vibrant colors and cheerful flavors, they are perfect for family gatherings, holiday parties, or simply indulging yourself. Not only are these cookies easy to make, but they also bake quickly, allowing you to enjoy fresh-baked goodness in no time. Whether shared as gifts or savored at home, these cranberry orange delights will surely impress!
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.
- Mix in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently using a spatula.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 38g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg