Description
These tangy orange cranberry cookies are a delightful holiday treat, combining the zesty flavor of orange with the tartness of cranberries for a perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6. Fold in the dried cranberries.
- 7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g