4.4 from 80 votes
Cranberry Orange Cookies
Cranberry Orange Cookies combine fresh or frozen cranberries with fresh orange zest and juice in a cookie dough rich with butter and sugar. Baked until just golden at the edges, these cookies balance tart fruit and bright citrus flavor with tender, buttery crumb. A simple orange glaze enhances their sweetness and appearance, making these cookies a festive treat that holds shape well and stores for days.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
11 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings:
24
Calories:
171 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup butter unsalted, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cranberries or frozen, chopped, fresh
Glaze
- 1 cups icing sugar
- 2 tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of your mixer, add the butter and sugar and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the egg, orange zest, vanilla and orange juice and mix for 1 more minute until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda and salt to the mixer and mix on low until just combined. Fold in the chopped cranberries.
- Form Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop out cookie balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are slightly golden. Do not over-bake.
- Cool: Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
- Make Glaze & Set: Whisk together the icing sugar and orange juice in a medium size bowl. Using a teaspoon, drizzle glaze over each cookie. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
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Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cranberries and fresh orange zest for the best flavor impact.
- Always line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Do not overbake cookies; remove when edges are just golden as they continue cooking slightly after removal.
- Use a medium cookie scoop for consistent cookie size and baking.
- Store leftover cookies and extra glaze in airtight containers in the fridge for up to one week.
- Cookies can be frozen in airtight containers for up to one month; thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
92mg
(4%)
Potassium
30mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
258IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.