Cranberry Orange Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat to Savor
A delicious and refreshing cookie featuring the tangy flavor of cranberries paired with the zest of oranges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding white chocolate chips to the dough.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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