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Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe

  • Author: Chef mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Festive cookies made with fresh cranberries and orange zest for a holiday treat.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and orange zest until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped cranberries.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. For a sweeter version, add extra sugar to the topping.


Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Protein: 1g