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Orange Cranberry Cookies Recipe

Jamie Lothridge
Orange cranberry cookies make a sweet treat with plenty of bright flavor for Winter. Put them on your cookie tray, stat!
3 from 311 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 hour 34 minutes
Cuisine Winter
Servings 30 1 cookie
Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • Orange Zest from one large orange
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice
  • 1 1/2 cups Whole Cranberries chopped (Fresh)
  • 3 tablespoons Orange Juice
  • 1 1/2 cups Confectioners Sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sugars and orange zest, mixing with your fingertips until incorporated. Add the sugar mixture to the butter and beat for an additional 2-3 minutes; the mixture will become light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla and orange juice and mix until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients slowly, in increments, mixing well after each addition.
  • Carefully fold in the fresh, chopped cranberries by hand.
  • Cover and refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) drop dough onto prepared cookie sheets at least two inches apart.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for about 3 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cookies have cooled, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  • Spread or drizzle the glaze over the tops of cooled cookies. Let stand until set.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, add in a little more confectioners’ sugar until you reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Christmas, Cookies, Cranberries, Desserts, Oranges, Party Food, Winter
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