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Chewy Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies


  • Author: jennaharpereats
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful chewy cookies bursting with flavors of tart cranberries and zesty orange, perfect for the festive season.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in the dried cranberries and orange zest.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden edges appear.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American