Cranberry Orange Cookies
Delightful Cranberry Orange Cookies that are perfect for any occasion. A soft and chewy cookie bursting with festive cranberry and citrus flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for the best cookie texture.
- For a more intense orange flavor, you can add a tablespoon of fresh orange juice to the wet ingredients.
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them before chopping and adding to the dough.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 150-180 kcal (estimated)
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g (estimated)
- Sodium: Approximately 50-70mg (estimated)
- Fat: Approximately 8-10g (estimated)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-6g (estimated)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 3-4g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 18-22g (estimated)
- Fiber: Approximately 1g (estimated)
- Protein: Approximately 1-2g (estimated)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30-40mg (estimated)
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