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Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully zesty and chewy Cranberry Orange Cookies bursting with tangy dried cranberries and bright orange zest, baked to golden perfection. These cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet and citrus flavors, making them a festive treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it reaches the perfect temperature while you prepare the dough.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes. This step ensures a tender texture in your cookies.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, blending well to combine the flavors evenly.
  4. Stir in Orange Zest: Add the zest from one orange for a fresh citrus aroma and gently mix it into the wet ingredients.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
  6. Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
  7. Fold in Cranberries: Gently fold in the dried cranberries to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough without crushing them.
  8. Shape and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  9. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  10. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by reducing baking time by 1-2 minutes.
  • You can substitute dried cranberries with dried cherries or raisins if preferred.
  • Make sure your butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
  • Orange zest can be substituted with lemon zest for a different citrus twist.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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