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Ultimate Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe

Ultimate Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe You'll Adore

This Ultimate Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe combines tart cranberries with zesty orange for a delightful holiday treat.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas cookies, Cookies, cranberry orange cookies, Dessert, Holiday Baking, soft cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • microwave

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.33 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice fresh
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.75 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries

For the Topping

  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest

Instructions

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine your softened butter, granulated sugar, and orange zest. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Incorporate the egg yolks and fresh orange juice into the creamy mixture, stirring until fully integrated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Gently fold the fresh cranberries into the cookie dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  • Scoop out balls of dough (about 1 ½ tablespoons each) and roll them in the orange-sugar topping. Place them on the lined baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake your cookies for 11-13 minutes, until the edges are light golden. Cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Use fresh cranberries and orange juice for the best flavor. Experiment with different nuts or spices to add your own twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg