Chewy Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
A delightful treat that captures the festive spirit with chewy texture, tart cranberries, and zesty orange, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened (226 g)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed) (200 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (315 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries (150 g)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional) (170 g)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending well.
- Fold in the dried cranberries, orange zest, and white chocolate chips if you’re using them.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor. For bigger cookies, adjust baking time accordingly.