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Cranberry Orange Cookies

Total Time
1h
22m prep Ā· 38m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
—
Difficulty
Medium
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🄬 Vegetarian 🄜 Nut-Free ā˜Ŗļø Halal āœ”ļø Kosher

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

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, make the glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and zest in a small bowl until smooth.

  7. 7

    Spread glaze over the tops of the cooled cookies; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

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