Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These delightful cookies are bursting with the vibrant flavors of tart cranberries and zesty oranges, making them a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. With their soft, chewy texture and a sweet orange glaze, these cookies are not just a dessert; they are a celebration of the season. Quick to prepare and easy to share, they will bring smiles to friends and family alike. Bake up a batch and let the enchanting aroma fill your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- For the Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, orange juice, and zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries evenly into the dough.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and scoop dough onto lined baking sheets. Bake for about 8 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with orange juice and zest; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 cookies (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg