Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These delightful cookies combine the tangy flavors of dried cranberries and the zestiness of fresh oranges, creating a vibrant treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With their warm, inviting aroma and soft texture, each cookie is a little burst of joy that will surely become a favorite. Easy to prepare and fun to share, they make an excellent addition to your holiday baking lineup.
- 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 (or flaxseed meal substitute)
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg (or flaxseed mixture), orange juice, and orange zest. Mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Let cool slightly on wire racks before glazing with a mix of powdered sugar and orange juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg