Can I use fresh cranberries instead of dried?

Yes, but chop them finely and adjust the sugar slightly to balance their tartness.

How long do these cookies stay fresh?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Can I skip the glaze?

Absolutely! The cookies are delicious on their own, but the glaze adds extra sweetness and visual appeal.

Can I substitute other dried fruits?

Yes, dried cherries or golden raisins work wonderfully as alternatives.

How do I make them gluten-free?

Replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for best results.

Chewy Cranberry Orange Cookies

Name: Chewy Cranberry Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Zest of 1 large orange; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional); 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1–2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Chewy Cranberry Cookies Recipe

Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users

Cuisine

American

Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Calories

130

Cranberry Orange Cookies deliver the perfect balance of tart and sweet, making them an irresistible treat for the holiday season. These cookies are soft and buttery, with bursts of dried cranberries and a zesty hint of orange in every bite.

Elevate their appeal with a light orange glaze for an added touch of sweetness and visual charm. Pair these cookies with a cup of tea or hot cocoa for a cozy indulgence that's sure to brighten your day.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 large orange
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Mix-Ins:

3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Optional Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and fresh orange juice. Beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the dried cranberries and, if using, the white chocolate chips.
Scoop 1 1/2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will appear soft but will firm as they cool.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
per serving: Calories; 130

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Fat: 5 grams; 8%
Saturated Fat: 3 grams; 15%
Cholesterol: 20 milligrams; 7%
Sodium: 60 milligrams; 3%
Carbs: 19 grams; 6%
Protein: 1 grams
Sugar: 12 grams
Fiber: 1 grams; 4%

Madlavningstips

Blødgjort smør: Sørg for, at smøret er blødt, men ikke smeltet til den perfekte cookie -tekstur.
Fresh Zest: Brug frisk orange zest til den mest livlige smag.
Overbage ikke: Bages, indtil kanterne bare er indstillet. Overbakning vil gøre cookies sprøde snarere end sej.
Bland forsigtigt: Undgå overmixing, når de tørre ingredienser er tilsat for at holde cookies ømme.
Valgfri variationer: Tilsæt hakkede nødder som valnødder eller pekannødder til ekstra knas.

Servering af forslag

Nyd varm med en kop krydret te eller kaffe.
Pak dem i festlige dåser som hjemmelavede feriegaver.
Par med orange eller tranebær-flavored varme drikke til en sæsonbestemt godbid.

FAQ'er

Spørgsmål: Kan jeg bruge friske tranebær i stedet for tørret?
EN: Ja, men hug dem fint og juster sukkeret lidt for at afbalancere deres skarphed.

Spørgsmål: Hvor længe forbliver disse cookies friske?
EN: Opbevares i en lufttæt beholder ved stuetemperatur i op til 5 dage eller fryses i op til 3 måneder.

Spørgsmål: Kan jeg springe glasuren over?
EN: Absolut! Cookies er lækre på egen hånd, men glasuren tilføjer ekstra sødme og visuel appel.

Spørgsmål: Kan jeg erstatte andre tørrede frugter?
EN: Ja, tørrede kirsebær eller gyldne rosiner fungerer vidunderligt som alternativer.

Spørgsmål: Hvordan får jeg dem til glutenfri?
EN: Udskift mel til alt formål med en 1: 1 glutenfri bagningsblanding for de bedste resultater.

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