Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
If you’re in search of a festive treat to elevate your holiday celebrations, the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe is exactly what you need! These delightful cookies blend the tartness of dried cranberries with the bright zing of fresh orange juice and zest, creating a vibrant burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy afternoons, they’re not only easy to make but also an excellent choice for gifting!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, orange juice, and zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 8 minutes or until golden around edges.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with orange juice and zest; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg