Cranberry Orange Nut Cookies
Bursting with festive flavors, these Cranberry Orange Nut Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, combining the zesty brightness of fresh orange zest and juice with the tart sweetness of dried cranberries and the satisfying crunch of chopped walnuts or pecans. Soft and chewy with golden edges, these cookies are made with a buttery base and balanced with a hint of vanilla for extra depth. Perfectly spiced and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, they make a delightful addition to cookie exchanges or a cozy afternoon snack with a cup of tea. Whether you're celebrating the season or simply craving a fresh citrus twist, these cookies bring warmth and joy to any occasion. A must-try for fans of cranberry-orange desserts or nutty baked goods!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Stir in the dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and orange juice until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly soft, which is okay.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.7 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.0 g | 640% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 1420 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 629.2 g | 229% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 397.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.8 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1155 mg | 25% | |
*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.
