Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
If you’re on the lookout for a delicious and festive treat to elevate your holiday baking, look no further than our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe. These cookies perfectly blend the tartness of cranberries with the bright zest of oranges, creating a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. They are simple to make, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish, making them ideal for busy holiday weeks. Whether you’re sharing them at gatherings or gifting them to loved ones, these cookies will surely bring joy and warmth to your season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually combine with the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in dried cranberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg