Description
Bright and zesty, cranberry orange cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. These chewy cookies combine sweet and tart flavors, creating a delightful bite that evokes warm, joyous moments. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons, they will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries (sweetened)
- Zest of 1 orange
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries and orange zest.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden while centers remain soft. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg