Description
Delightful cookies embodying the magic of the holiday season with tart cranberries and bright orange zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and orange zest, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh cranberries.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, incorporate chopped pecans or walnuts. Avoid overmixing for tender cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, cranberry orange cookies, festive treats, family recipes