Cranberry Orange Drops
Brighten up your cookie jar with these delightful Cranberry Orange Drops—soft, bite-sized cookies bursting with tangy orange zest and sweet, chewy dried cranberries. Perfectly balanced with a tender crumb and a subtle citrus aroma, these are a must-try for any citrus or cranberry lover. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick homemade treat or a festive addition to your holiday dessert spread. For an extra touch of decadence, drizzle these cookies with an optional orange glaze, which adds a sweet, zesty finish. Whether served with a cup of tea or as a standout on your dessert table, these cranberry-orange cookies will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 3 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups Dried cranberries (chopped)
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh orange juice (for optional glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until thoroughly combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the chopped dried cranberries using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still appear slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For an optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Cranberry Orange Drops!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.9 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.7 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1138 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 556.3 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 356.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 536 mg | 11% | |
*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.
