Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe
Celebrate the holidays with these festive cranberry orange cookies, combining tangy cranberries and zesty orange flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Add-ins
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in egg, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; gradually add to wet mixture.
- Fold in cranberries and walnuts, then drop dough onto baking sheet.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; cool before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of orange juice to the dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 80mg