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Cranberry Orange Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Cranberry Orange Cookies for the Holidays

These Cranberry Orange Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, combining sweet and tangy flavors for a festive baking experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 large egg or flax egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda essential for texture
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries or fresh, well-dried
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips optional, or dark chocolate
  • 0.5 cup chopped nuts optional
For the Optional Glaze
  • powdered sugar mix with orange juice

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice, and 1 tablespoon of grated orange zest, then mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of dried cranberries and any optional ingredients like white chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
  6. Scoop portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be frozen and stored for future enjoyment. Adjust add-ins to taste for a personalized touch.

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