Cranberry Orange Cookie Recipe for Holiday Cooking
These chewy cranberry orange cookies are bursting with bright citrus zest, sweet-tart cranberries, and buttery richness — perfect for Christmas cookie platters and holiday baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: ~24 cookies
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, yolk, orange zest, juice, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients. Add to wet mixture and mix until combined.
- Fold in cranberries and chips.
- Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
- Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Add a citrus glaze for extra flair.
- Freeze baked cookies or raw dough balls for up to 3 months.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.