Description
These Chewy Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies are bursting with festive flavor! 🍊✨ Soft, buttery, and loaded with dried cranberries and zesty orange, they’re the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Ideal for cookie exchanges, holiday dessert trays, or gifting! 🎁🎄
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (about 1 orange)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips (if using).
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and centers look set.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
💡 These cookies stay soft and chewy for days when stored in an airtight container. Add a drizzle of white chocolate or a sprinkle of coarse sugar for an extra festive touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Christmas Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cranberry orange cookies, chewy christmas cookies, holiday desserts, festive cookie recipe, easy christmas baking