Description
Delightful cookies with bright orange flavor and sweet bursts of cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and avoid overmixing the dough. Consider adding a dash of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, cranberry orange cookies, holiday baking, festive desserts