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Cranberry Orange Christmas Cookies

Soft, chewy holiday cookies filled with dried cranberries, fresh orange zest, and warm Christmas flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp orange zest fresh
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1.25 cups dried cranberries chopped if large

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in eggs, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt separately, then add to wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in dried cranberries and chill dough for 30 minutes.
  5. Scoop dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chill dough for thicker cookies. Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.