Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of the holiday season with the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies. This delightful recipe blends tart dried cranberries and zesty orange, creating a refreshing and vibrant treat that’s perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings, or simply as a sweet gift. With just 15 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of baking time, you can quickly whip up these visually stunning cookies that are sure to impress your guests. Their delightful combination of flavors and colorful presentation makes them a staple in any holiday baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add the egg, orange juice, and orange zest; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges; allow cooling on a wire rack.
- Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar with orange juice and zest until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg