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Chewy Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies

These festive cookies combine tart cranberries and zesty orange for a delightful treat that's perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
  • 1 cup dried cranberries Can substitute with cherries.
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest Freshly grated for better flavor.
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional) For extra sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter alongside the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing them to blend perfectly into the sweet buttery mix.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  3. Gently fold in the dried cranberries and orange zest.
  4. If desired, add the white chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Dough can be frozen for future use.