Description
Cranberry orange cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. These soft and chewy cookies, bursting with the citrusy zest of fresh oranges and the tangy goodness of dried cranberries, make for an irresistible snack any time of year. Whether enjoyed with a warm cup of tea or shared at festive gatherings, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange (about 2 tsp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the orange zest and dried cranberries.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg