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Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe

Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe
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This Best Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe features soft, buttery cookies bursting with bright orange flavor and tart dried cranberries, topped with a sweet orange glaze perfect for holiday celebrations. These festive cookies combine classic citrus and cranberry ingredients to bring a refreshing twist to your Christmas cookie platter.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups dried cranberries

Icing Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, orange juice, and orange zest, mixing until fully incorporated.
  2. Combine the Mixtures: In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth cookie dough forms.
  3. Add the Cranberries and Shape Cookies: Fold the dried cranberries into the dough evenly. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto prepared cookie sheets, spacing them to allow for spreading.
  4. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Prepare and Drizzle the Icing: Mix together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies to add a sweet, zesty finish.
  6. Harden the Icing and Store the Cookies: Allow the icing to harden at room temperature or speed up the process by refrigerating or freezing briefly. Once set, store cookies in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Notes

  • For more intense orange flavor, use freshly grated orange zest.
  • You can chop the dried cranberries for smaller pieces if preferred.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before applying icing to prevent melting.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.

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Keywords: Christmas cookies, cranberry orange cookies, holiday baking, festive cookies, orange glaze cookies

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