Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
If you’re searching for a delightful treat to elevate your holiday gatherings, our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe is the perfect solution! These cookies are a festive favorite, combining the tartness of cranberries with the zesty brightness of oranges. They’re incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for family baking sessions or as thoughtful gifts for friends and neighbors. Once you take that first bite, you’ll see why they’ve become a cherished part of holiday traditions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg (or substitute)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 ½ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg (or substitute), orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries gently.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto lined baking sheets. Bake for approximately 8 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool before drizzling with icing made from powdered sugar mixed with orange juice and zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg