Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
If you’re in search of a festive treat to elevate your holiday gatherings, our Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe is the perfect choice! These cookies combine the zesty brightness of orange with the sweet-tart flavor of cranberries, bringing joy to every bite. With a delightful chewy texture and a simple icing drizzle, they’re not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser at family events and cozy evenings alike. In just 25 minutes, your kitchen will be filled with the warm aroma of these mouthwatering cookies. Perfect for gift-giving or as a delightful addition to your dessert table, these cookies capture the essence of the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, orange juice, and zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to wet mixture.
- Fold in cranberries gently.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with orange juice and zest; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 131
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg