Cranberry and Orange Cookies
Brighten your cookie jar with these irresistible Cranberry and Orange Cookies, a perfect harmony of zesty citrus and sweet-tart dried cranberries. Crafted with freshly grated orange zest and optional bursts of creamy white chocolate chips, these cookies deliver a vibrant flavor profile that’s both refreshing and indulgent. The dough, made with a blend of brown and granulated sugar, ensures a soft and chewy center with just the right amount of crispness on the edges. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies are an ideal treat for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or anytime snacking. Elevate your baking game with this simple yet elegant recipe, bursting with the festive flavors of cranberry and orange!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 pieces Large egg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons Orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 1 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups White chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the butter mixture, and mix until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips (if using) until they are evenly distributed.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will set as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Cranberry and Orange Cookies! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.0 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.3 g | 546% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 588 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 1462 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 582.7 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 359.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 794 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
