Go Back
–+ servings
Cranberry orange cookies on a wooden surface.
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Cranberry Orange Cookies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Orange Cookies
Servings: 50 cookies
Calories: 94kcal

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 Tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

For the Glaze:

  • 1 teaspoon orange zest plus more for garnish if desired
  • 2 Tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium size bowl gently whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer cream together sugar and butter.
  • Add in egg, vanilla, orange juice, and orange zest and continue mixing until well incorporated.
  • Gradually add in the dry ingredients mixing after each addition.
  • Using a spatula or wooden spoon fold in the dried cranberries mixing until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Scoop the dough out with a tablespoon-size dough scoop onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the Glaze:
  • Mix orange zest, orange juice, and confectioners sugar in a medium size bowl.
  • Mix until everything is well incorporated and there are no lumps.
  • You can glaze the cookies on the cooling rack or place them on a baking sheet. Place parchment paper or wax paper under the cookies before glazing to catch any drips.
  • Using a spoon drizzle the glaze across each cookie.
  • Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with orange zest if desired.
  • Allow the glaze to dry before placing cookies in an airtight container to store.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg