Chewy Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Deliciously chewy cookies featuring the tartness of cranberries and the zest of oranges, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the orange zest and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Notes
For a softer cookie, don’t overmix the dough. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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