Description
Delightful chewy cookies bursting with the flavors of cranberries and oranges, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then add the orange zest and stir until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in the dried cranberries and walnuts if using.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoons of chilled dough onto the baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use good quality ingredients for optimal taste. Do not overbake to maintain chewiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg