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Baked Cranberry Orange Cookies with a bright and tangy flavor on a cooling rack.

Cranberry Orange Cookies

These delightful Cranberry Orange Cookies offer a perfect blend of tart cranberries and bright citrusy orange, making them a festive treat for any occasion. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, they are sure to become a new favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar packed
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 tbsp Orange zest
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in the dried cranberries until just combined.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  3. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature before creaming. Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading during baking.