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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 tartness of dried cranberries with the bright citrus notes of orange, creating a festive and flavorful treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Soft, chewy, and topped with a zesty orange glaze, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.

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 flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups dried cranberries

Orange 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 softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, orange juice, and orange zest, then mix well to combine all wet ingredients thoroughly.
  2. Combine the Mixtures: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until the dough forms and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  3. Add the Cranberries and Shape Cookies: Fold the dried cranberries into the dough evenly. Drop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing them to allow for spreading during baking.
  4. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookie edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool on the sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Prepare and Drizzle the Icing: While cookies cool, mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Drizzle this icing over the cooled cookies evenly for a citrus glaze.
  6. Harden the Icing and Store the Cookies: Allow the icing to harden completely at room temperature or speed up the process by placing cookies in the freezer for a short time. Store the finished cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Notes

  • For a more intense orange flavor, use freshly grated orange zest instead of dried.
  • You can chop the dried cranberries for smaller pieces if preferred.
  • If you like a thicker icing, reduce the orange juice slightly.
  • Cookies can be stored for up to one week in an airtight container at room temperature or frozen for longer storage.
  • Ensure butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming texture.

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Keywords: Christmas cookies, cranberry orange cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies, orange glaze cookies

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