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Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies

Delight in these festive Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies, bursting with zesty orange flavor and tart cranberries for a perfect holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 2 oranges)
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the dried cranberries evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar for an extra festive touch.

Notes

For a richer orange flavor, try adding a teaspoon of orange extract or using fresh cranberries lightly tossed in sugar for a tart burst.