Description
Delightful cookies blending sweet tart cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently stir in the cranberries and orange zest.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies. Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor, but dried cranberries can be substituted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, cranberry orange cookies, holiday baking
