Name: Cranberry Orange Cookies: Sophie's Zesty, Tested Recipe for Ultimate Comfort!
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup white sugar; ½ cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw if frozen); ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional); 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar; 3 tablespoons orange juice; ½ teaspoon grated orange zest

Cranberry Orange Cookies: Sophie’s Zesty, Tested Recipe for Ultimate Comfort!

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These Cranberry Orange Cookies are a taste of sunshine, combining tart cranberries with vibrant orange zest and a sweet citrus glaze. Sophie’s meticulously tested recipe (9+ times!) ensures perfectly soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible cookies every single time.

Author: Sophie
Prep Time: 25
Cook Time: 14
Total Time: 45
Yield: 30 cookies (10 servings)
Category: Cookies, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup white sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

1 large egg

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries (do not thaw if frozen)

½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

For the Glaze:

1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar

3 tablespoons orange juice

½ teaspoon grated orange zest

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Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in egg until well blended.

4. Mix in 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1 teaspoon orange zest until just combined.

5. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

6. Gradually stir flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined; do not overmix.

7. Gently fold in cranberries and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.

8. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased or parchment-lined cookie sheets.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, switching racks halfway through, until edges are golden.

10. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

11. Meanwhile, mix together confectioners’ sugar, 3 tablespoons orange juice, and ½ teaspoon orange zest in a small bowl until smooth to make the glaze.

12. Spread glaze over the tops of the cooled cookies; let stand until set.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is truly softened, not melted. If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw them first. For a more intense orange flavor, consider adding an extra ½ teaspoon of orange zest to the dough. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent spreading, especially in warm kitchens. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days. These cookies also freeze beautifully, glazed or unglazed.

Find it online: https://pinchofwarmthbakes.com/cranberry-orange-cookies/