Sweet Easy Cranberry Orange Cookies
These sweet easy cranberry orange cookies are bursting with citrus and chewy fruit flavor.
Servings: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in cranberries and walnuts if using.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.