Description
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies featuring fresh cranberries and bright orange zest, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (can substitute with brown sugar)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute half with whole wheat)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If using fresh cranberries, rinse and dry them; if frozen, allow them to thaw.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, orange zest, and orange juice; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the cranberries gently using a spatula.
- Drop dough mounds onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden, but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool before transferring to wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature. Avoid overmixing the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, cranberry orange cookies, holiday desserts, festive baking, soft cookies