Chewy Cranberry Orange Cookies – festive Christmas treat
Soft, chewy, and full of holiday flavor, these cranberry orange cookies combine buttery cookie dough with tart cranberries and bright orange zest — perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 egg + 1 egg yolk
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1 tbsp fresh orange juice
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1 tbsp orange zest
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup dried cranberries
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Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
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Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
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Beat in egg, yolk, orange juice, zest, and vanilla.
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Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into wet ingredients.
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Fold in cranberries (and optional chips/nuts).
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Chill dough 1 hour.
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Scoop dough balls onto parchment-lined tray.
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Bake at 350°F for 9–11 minutes.
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Cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to rack.
Notes
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Chill dough for thicker cookies.
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Add extra zest for stronger orange flavor.
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Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.