Description
Delightfully festive cookies with a perfect balance of tart cranberries and vibrant orange zest, ideal for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh or dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for optional icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then pour in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing at low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the cranberries and orange zest until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Drizzle with icing if desired.
Notes
Chill the dough for an even chewier texture. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg