Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
If you’re seeking a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of the season, look no further than the Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe. This festive cookie combines tart cranberries and bright orange zest, creating an irresistible flavor that will elevate any holiday gathering. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying during cozy evenings at home, these cookies are simple to make and will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma.
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- 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 the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- While cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest together. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 74mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg