Description
Experience the joy of the holiday season with these delectable Cranberry Orange Snowballs. Each cookie is a perfect harmony of tart cranberries and zesty orange, creating a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s beautifully dusted in powdered sugar. These cookies are not only a nostalgic reminder of family gatherings but also an easy-to-make delight for any festive occasion. With minimal prep time and irresistible flavor, they’re bound to become a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the orange zest and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar while still warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg