Orange Cranberry Cookies
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Total Time
38 mins
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Servings
33 cookies
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Calories
142 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Orange Cranberry Cookies
Description
Orange Cranberry Cookies are made by creaming softened butter with sugar and orange zest, then mixing in egg yolks and orange juice for a citrus-y base. Dry ingredients including flour, cornstarch, baking powder and soda, and salt provide structure and a soft texture. Fresh cranberries folded into the dough provide tart pockets that complement the sweet citrus flavor. Rolling the dough balls through a mixture of sugar and orange zest creates a sparkling, flavored crust. Baking at medium heat ensures the cookies firm up with a tender center. These cookies balance sweetness and tartness with a moist, slightly crumbly texture.
The tart cranberries give each bite a fresh tang, contrasting with buttery richness and bright citrus notes. The sugar topping adds a sweet crunch to the delicate cookie. This combination makes them interesting for tea time or holiday treats. They hold shape well on baking sheets and bake evenly with enough space between.
To store, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days to maintain freshness but prevent drying out.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened (226g, unsalted
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar 267g
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest
- 2 egg large, yolk
- 3 Tablespoons orange juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 375g
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon table salt
- 2 cups cranberries 190g, fresh
Sugar Topping
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, and orange zest and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and orange juice and mix until well combined.
- In a separate, medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet, stirring until completely combined. Gently fold in cranberries, folding dough with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Make the sugar topping by combining sugar and orange zest in a small dish and using your fingers to rub the sugar and zest together until all the sugar has been infused with orange.
- Scoop dough by level 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized scoop and roll gently between your palms to make a smooth ball. Roll cookie dough through orange-sugar topping, thoroughly coating all sides. Place on baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2” apart.
- Bake in center rack of 350F (175C) oven for 11-13 minutes, until edges of cookies begin to turn light golden.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes on baking sheet before removing to cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to keep them fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 33cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 196IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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