Description
If you’re searching for a festive treat to enhance your holiday gatherings, look no further than the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe. These delightful cookies perfectly blend the tartness of cranberries with the bright zest of orange, creating an irresistible flavor harmony. Quick to prepare and bake, they are perfect for cookie exchanges, festive parties, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of tea. This recipe is not only simple but also allows for creative variations, ensuring that these cookies will become a beloved addition to your holiday traditions.
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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, orange juice, and zest; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually incorporate into wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a lined baking sheet with space in between.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before icing if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg