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Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe

Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe
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These Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies combine the zesty freshness of orange with the tartness of dried cranberries, making a delightful holiday treat. Soft, buttery cookies are topped with a smooth orange glaze that adds sweetness and a burst of citrus flavor. Perfect for festive gatherings or gifting during the holiday season.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups dried cranberries

Icing

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and 1 teaspoon orange zest; mix well until fully incorporated.
  2. Combine the Mixtures: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth cookie dough forms.
  3. Add the Cranberries and Shape Cookies: Chop 2 cups dried cranberries if preferred and fold them evenly into the dough. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto cookie sheets, spacing them adequately to allow spreading.
  4. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges turn light golden brown. Let the cookies rest on the sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to cooling racks to cool completely.
  5. Prepare and Drizzle the Icing: While cookies cool, mix 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoon orange zest until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled cookies.
  6. Harden the Icing and Store the Cookies: Allow icing to harden completely at room temperature or place cookies briefly in the freezer to speed up the process. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For an extra burst of citrus flavor, use fresh organic oranges for zest and juice.
  • If you prefer, chop the dried cranberries coarsely to distribute them more evenly in the dough.
  • Store cookies in a cool, dry place and consume within one week for best freshness.
  • You can substitute unsalted butter to control sodium content.
  • To make these cookies gluten free, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

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Keywords: Christmas cookies, cranberry orange cookies, holiday baking, festive cookies, citrus cookies, dried cranberries, orange zest cookies

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