Description
Deliciously festive cranberry orange cookies perfect for the holiday season, featuring a vibrant citrus glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, and 1 teaspoon orange zest to the creamed mixture. Beat until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in 2 cups dried cranberries. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- While cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoon orange zest until smooth.
- Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or dip them in the orange glaze. Let the glaze set completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Cookies Holiday