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Chewy Christmas cranberry orange cookies topped with a sprinkle of sugar

Chewy Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies

These delightful Chewy Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies are the perfect festive treat, featuring a soft, chewy texture bursting with the bright flavors of orange zest and tart dried cranberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Light brown sugar packed
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest from 1 large orange
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand-held)
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Making the Cookies
  1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, then stir in the orange zest.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the dried cranberries.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, do not overbake these cookies to ensure they remain wonderfully chewy. Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading.