Description
Delightful cookies that combine sweet-tart cranberries and zesty oranges for the perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: chopped walnuts, cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg, orange zest, and juice to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in the cranberries by hand.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Let the dough rest in the fridge for about an hour before baking for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cranberry cookies, orange cookies, holiday treats, Christmas baking, festive cookies