Description
Cranberry orange cookies are a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for festive occasions or cozy gatherings. Each bite offers a chewy texture bursting with juicy cranberries and zesty orange, making them an irresistible treat for all cookie lovers. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, these cookies will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract and orange juice until smooth.
- Fold in the orange zest and dried cranberries gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg