Cranberry Orange Cookies
Cranberry Orange Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, soft and chewy, delightfully delicious for any occasion.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 3/4 cup butter, softened Use unsalted butter for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg At room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Can be omitted for nut-free option.
Glaze
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest For glaze.
- 3 tablespoons orange juice For glaze.
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until it's smooth and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until everything is well blended.
- Stir in the grated orange zest and orange juice until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the creamed ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped pecans (if using).
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
- Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool on wire racks.
Glazing
- In a small bowl, stir together the glaze ingredients: grated orange zest, orange juice, and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle this glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set.
Notes
Storage: Keep your cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week. Freezing: Freeze the cookie dough in rounded balls, bake them directly from the freezer, adding a minute or two to the baking time. For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.