Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe: A Festive Holiday Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped cranberries
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 0.5 teaspoon grated orange zest

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Make the cookies: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until well combined. Mix in the orange juice and zest for that signature flavor.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until just combined. Gently mix in the cranberries and walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
4. Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, spacing them 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Bake in the preheated oven, switching racks halfway through, until the edges are golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer the baked cookies to wire racks and allow them to cool completely.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and zest until you achieve a smooth and glossy glaze.
7. Spread the glaze evenly over the tops of the cooled cookies. Let them stand until the glaze is set and firm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 110 kcal
• Fat Content: 5 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 11 g
• Sodium Content: 67 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Cholesterol Content: 14 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g