Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large orange
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Optional: coarse sugar or powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Gradually pour in orange juice and fold in chopped cranberries.
- Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and sprinkle with coarse or powdered sugar if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for optimal tartness and color.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too sticky for easier scooping.
- Sprinkling with powdered sugar adds festive flair.
- Adding chopped nuts like pecans or almonds offers extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday / Christmas
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 30g)
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg