Description
These cookies mix tart cranberries with bright orange zest for a festive holiday treat. Soft in the center with chewy edges, they are perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this dry mixture into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the cranberries, orange zest, and walnuts if using.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. The cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg