Description
These Cranberry Orange Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with vibrant citrus and tart cranberry flavor. A festive and flavorful cookie perfect for holidays or everyday baking, with optional orange glaze for a sweet finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped cranberries (fresh or dried)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Optional Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, orange juice, and orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in cranberries and walnuts, if using.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake 12–14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- If desired, drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest.
Notes
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Chill dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft or spreading too much.
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Swap lemon for orange to create lemon cranberry cookies.
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Add-ins: White chocolate chips or a dash of cinnamon for flavor variety.
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Use dried cranberries if fresh are unavailable—just rehydrate them for better texture.
