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Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe

Delicious Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe in 30 Mins

Enjoy the delightful Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe that combines tart cranberries with bright orange zest for a festive treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Icing Setting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Can use gluten-free blend
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be used
  • ½ cup brown sugar Can substitute with white sugar and molasses
  • 1 large egg No substitutes recommended
  • 1 cup dried cranberries Sweetened for balance
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Bottled juice works
  • 1 zest orange Adds brightness
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon salt No substitutions necessary
For the Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Can blend regular sugar with cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice For icing
  • 1 zest orange For icing

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg, orange juice, and orange zest until thoroughly combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Fold in dried cranberries evenly into the dough.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to racks.
  8. Prepare icing by mixing powdered sugar with orange juice and zest until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
  9. Allow icing to set for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is softened, not melted, and chill dough if too sticky. Store baked cookies in an airtight container for freshness.

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