Description
Soft and chewy cranberry orange cookies that embody the spirit of the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the fresh orange zest, followed by the dry ingredients – flour and baking powder.
- Fold in the cranberries gently, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden but still soft in the center.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, sprinkle with powdered sugar after they’ve cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, cranberry, orange, dessert, holiday, Christmas