Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
If you’re searching for a delightful holiday treat, our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe is your answer! Bursting with the zesty flavor of oranges and the tartness of dried cranberries, these cookies capture the essence of festive cheer. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with family during cozy evenings, they are incredibly easy to make—requiring just 15 minutes of prep time. The cookies are soft and chewy, adorned with a sweet orange glaze that enhances their citrusy notes. Bake these delicious treats this season and spread joy with every bite!
- 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
- 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
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, orange juice, and zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with orange juice and zest; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg