Description
Cranberry Orange Cookies are a delightful blend of tart cranberries and vibrant orange zest, creating a sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These cookies boast a tender, buttery texture that melts in your mouth, making them ideal for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or simply as a comforting snack at home. The easy slice-and-bake method allows you to prepare the dough in advance, ensuring fresh cookies whenever the craving strikes. With their cheerful appearance and refreshing flavor, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
Instructions
- Whisk together flour and salt; set aside.
- Cream butter with granulated sugar, confectioners' sugar, and orange zest until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, then fold in cranberries.
- Shape dough into two logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Slice logs into circles and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet; sprinkle with sugar if desired.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes until edges are set; cool on the baking sheet for three minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg