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Soft & Zesty Cranberry Orange Cookies

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  • Author: noah-alvarez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cookies combining tart cranberries and bright orange zest, easy to make and perfect for any gathering.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in the cranberries, orange zest, and orange juice.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.