Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Delightful and easy-to-make cookies blending tart cranberries with sweet oranges, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Use light or dark brown sugar.
- 2 large eggs Bring to room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract is recommended.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted before measuring.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange Use a microplane for fine zest.
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice Freshly squeezed is best.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until combined, about 1-2 more minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries, orange zest, and fresh orange juice with a spatula.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. Freeze for up to three months, and reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 95mgSugar: 10g
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