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cranberry orange cookies

cranberry orange cookies

These delightful cranberry orange cookies are bursting with tart cranberries and refreshing citrus flavor. Soft and chewy, they make for a perfect treat during the holidays or any time of the year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 hand mixer or stand mixer
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • zest of 1 large orange orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until fully combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Gently fold in the dried cranberries and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly underbaked, but they will set as they cool.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra burst of orange flavor, consider adding a little orange extract in addition to the zest and juice.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
If you prefer a more crunchy cookie, bake them a couple of minutes longer.
Feel free to substitute dried cranberries with other dried fruits like cherries or blueberries.