Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies: Easy Festive Treats for All
Delight in the festive flavors of these Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies. Perfect for the holiday season!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and orange zest.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, increase the orange zest.
- These cookies can be decorated with additional white chocolate drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies, festive cookies, holiday baking