Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Cranberry Orange Cookies, where sweet and tangy notes combine for a perfect treat any time of year.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate Eggs and Zest: Add the eggs one at a time along with the orange zest, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter-sugar blend until just combined.
- Fold in Cranberries: Gently fold in the dried cranberries.
- Bake the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to plates. Enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg