Description
Delightful chewy cookies bursting with zesty orange flavor and tart cranberries, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 1 large orange
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice; mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and any optional ingredients like white chocolate chips or nuts.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Chill the dough for thicker cookies if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, Christmas, cranberry, orange, holiday baking