Cranberry Orange Cookies
Soft, sweet, and chewy cookies that add a fruity festive flair to any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons orange zest, (Can sub with ½ teaspoon orange extract)
- ¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
Optional Orange Glaze
- see julie blanner.com for recipe
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy.
- Add egg and zest. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually add dry mixture until just combined. Beat or fold in cranberries.
- Create 1" dough balls, about 1 tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, and roll in the palm of your hands. Space 2" apart on cookie sheet and add up to 12 per sheet.
- Bake 9-10 minutes or until edges are slightly golden in color. Allow to cool 1 minute on the cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Optional Glaze
- Combine ingredients in a small bowl or mixing cup. Warm and spoon to drizzle over cookies.
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Nutrition
Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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