Description
Experience the joy of the holiday season with our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe! These delightful treats are a perfect combination of soft, chewy cookie texture and the vibrant flavors of tart cranberries and zesty orange. Easy to make, they’re ideal for busy family gatherings or as gifts for friends. With their festive appearance and delicious taste, these cookies will become a favorite addition to your holiday baking repertoire. Impress your guests and family with each bite that captures the spirit of the season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in one egg, two tablespoons of orange juice, and one teaspoon of orange zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- For the glaze, combine powdered sugar with three tablespoons of orange juice and half a teaspoon of orange zest until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg