Cranberry Orange Cookies
Cranberry Orange Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons orange zest, from 2-3 oranges
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
For Dusting
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and fresh orange juice until fully combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Fold in the orange zest and chopped dried cranberries until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Place the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar for dusting into a shallow dish. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into smooth balls. Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Arrange the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden and the centers appear set. The cookies should still be soft in the middle.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with any remaining dough.
⏱️ 5 min
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Cranberry Orange Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons orange zest, from 2-3 oranges
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
For Dusting
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and fresh orange juice until fully combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Fold in the orange zest and chopped dried cranberries until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Place the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar for dusting into a shallow dish. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into smooth balls. Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Arrange the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden and the centers appear set. The cookies should still be soft in the middle.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with any remaining dough.
⏱️ 5 min