Description
Delightful cookies with a harmonious balance of tart cranberries and sweet orange zest, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed meal alternative)
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg (or flaxseed mix), orange juice, and zest. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the cranberries gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour. Don’t skip chilling the dough for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, cranberry, orange, holidays, dessert, baking