Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These delightful cookies combine the tartness of cranberries with the bright zest of orange, creating a perfect treat for holiday gatherings. With their vibrant colors and chewy texture, these cookies are not only a feast for the eyes but also a burst of flavor in every bite. They are easy to make and ideal for sharing, whether at Christmas parties or as thoughtful gifts wrapped beautifully. Enjoy them alongside your favorite winter beverages or as part of a festive dessert platter. Elevate your holiday baking with this scrumptious recipe!
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).
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg