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cranberry orange cookies

These delightful cranberry orange cookies combine the tangy flavor of fresh cranberries with a bright hint of orange zest, making for a perfect festive treat or a lovely addition to your cookie jar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 cookie sheet
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 electric mixer optional
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange For a bright hint of flavor.
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or dried cranberries If using dried cranberries, soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Gently fold in the cranberries with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
If using dried cranberries, you might want to soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes before using to soften them up.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.