Description
Cranberry Orange Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet and tart, perfect for any occasion. These soft, chewy cookies are packed with tangy dried cranberries and vibrant orange zest, creating a festive treat that will brighten up your dessert table. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll whip up a batch in no time?ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy snack at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the dried cranberries and orange zest gently.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden at the edges but soft in the center. Let cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg