Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies! This delightful holiday treat features a vibrant blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange, creating a chewy cookie that’s perfect for celebrations or cozy evenings at home. With easy preparation and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time. These cookies are not only delicious but also make thoughtful gifts when packaged beautifully. Whether served on a dessert platter or enjoyed with a warm beverage, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering!
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
- For glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat 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 well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for approximately 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool on a wire rack.
- For optional glaze, mix powdered sugar with orange juice and zest; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg