Description
Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies are a festive delight that combine the bright flavors of zesty oranges and sweet-tart cranberries. Perfectly chewy and vibrantly colored, these cookies evoke the warmth of holiday gatherings and are sure to impress family and friends. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up a batch in no time, making them ideal for gifting or sharing at holiday parties. Indulge in these scrumptious treats that encapsulate the spirit of the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and orange zest. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg