Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies! Bursting with vibrant flavors, these delightful treats combine the tartness of dried cranberries with the zesty brightness of fresh oranges. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a mug of hot cocoa, they are sure to be a hit among family and friends. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies embody the joy of the season, making them a must-have on your dessert table. With their chewy texture and sweet glaze, they not only taste great but also add a beautiful pop of color to any festive occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently using a spatula.
- Scoop rounded portions of dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 35g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to enhance texture. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or swapping different dried fruits for variety.