These cranberry orange cookies are nice to have during the holidays, but don't expect them to stay around long. These orange-flavored cranberry cookies are tart and delicious, not to mention beautiful. Not really a favorite of kids.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 0.5 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups chopped cranberries
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts , Optional
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Make the cookies: Cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth. Beat in egg until well blended. Mix in orange juice and zest.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into the butter mixture until combined. Mix in cranberries and walnuts until evenly distributed.
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Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven, switching racks halfway through, until edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
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Meanwhile, make the glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and zest in a small bowl until smooth.
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Spread glaze over the tops of the cooled cookies; let stand until set.
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