Cranberry Orange Cookies
Cranberry Orange Cookies are a delightful treat that combines tart cranberries with bright orange flavor, perfect for any dessert table.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 3/4 cup butter (softened) Use softened butter for better texture.
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest Adds flavor.
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries Can use fresh cranberries with additional sugar.
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Use other nuts as desired.
For the Glaze
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest For glaze.
- 3 tablespoons orange juice For glaze.
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar For glaze.
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 until smooth and light in color.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, grated orange zest, and orange juice, mixing well until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and pecans.
Baking
- Drop tablespoon-sized blobs of cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Glazing
- In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, grated orange zest, and orange juice for the glaze.
- Whisk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
For maximum freshness, store cookies in an airtight container. Add a slice of bread to keep them moist.