Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These delightful cookies are a perfect blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange, creating a harmonious flavor profile that captures the warmth of holiday gatherings. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange, holiday party, or simply to enjoy at home, these cookies promise to bring joy to every bite. Their vibrant colors and inviting aroma will make them the star of your dessert table. Easy to prepare and wonderfully customizable, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels. So gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible treats that embody the essence of the season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 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
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; then gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before drizzling with a glaze made from powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg