Orange Cranberry Cookies: Chewy Holiday Treats
Chewy orange cranberry cookies bursting with citrus and tart berries. Perfect for holiday celebrations and gifting. Simple ingredients create bakery-quality treats everyone loves!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Beat softened butter with sugar and orange zest until the mixture becomes light and fluffy looking.
- Add egg yolk and orange juice, mixing until everything is smooth and well combined together.
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until the dough just comes together nicely.
- Gently fold fresh cranberries into cookie dough until they're distributed evenly throughout the mixture.
- Mix granulated sugar with orange zest in a small bowl to create the sparkly topping.
- Roll dough into balls, coat in sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets apart.
- Bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden, but centers look soft.
- Cool cookies on a baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. ENJOY!!
Notes
- Softened butter should be room temperature for the best mixing results and fluffy cookie texture.
- Fresh orange zest provides the brightest citrus flavor, so use fresh oranges when possible.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls for quick, fresh cookies whenever you want them later on.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with hot cocoa, coffee, or cold milk for perfect treats!