Chewy Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Deliciously chewy cookies with a delightful balance of dried cranberries and zesty orange flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries, orange zest, and walnuts (if using).
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and centers are set but soft.
- Allow cooling on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. You can adjust the ingredients for nut-free versions or to include different mix-ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
