Cranberry Orange Cookies
Cranberry Orange Cookies are a delightful treat bursting with flavor, combining tart dried cranberries with the bright essence of orange for a refreshing and comforting dessert.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large orange orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Optional for added texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
For added flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. For more pronounced orange flavor, add more zest or juice. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.