Description
Festive Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly encapsulates the holiday spirit. These soft, chewy cookies are bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange flavor, making them an irresistible addition to your festive gatherings. With their stunning visual appeal and warm aroma, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends while bringing joy to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg