Description
Warm, festive cookies combining tart dried cranberries and fragrant orange zest, dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Measure all ingredients and zest one orange. If using nuts, chop them now.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and light. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the dried cranberries, orange zest, and nuts if using.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center looks set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg