Description
Delightful cookies with a balance of sweet cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and orange zest.
- Drop generous tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges. Allow them to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider adding freshly squeezed orange juice with the zest.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cranberry cookies, orange zest cookies, holiday baking