Chewy Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies
Deliciously chewy cookies bursting with the flavors of cranberries and orange zest, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed.
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 cup Orange Zest
- ½ cup Chopped Nuts Optional.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry mixture into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries, orange zest, and nuts (if using).
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers should be soft.
- Cool the cookies on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.