Description
Festive cookies combining tart cranberries and bright orange flavors for a holiday treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries and walnuts if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a softer cookie, avoid overbaking. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 1g