Cranberry Orange Cookies with Zesty Glaze
Bright, chewy, and bursting with fall flavor, these Cranberry Orange Cookies blend tangy citrus with sweet cranberries in a soft, cozy cookie. Finished with a simple orange glaze, they’re perfect for gatherings, gifting, or seasonal baking days.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer or Whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spatula
- Baking sheets
- Cooling Racks
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups dried cranberries
Orange Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp orange juice
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, orange juice, and zest, then mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Fold in the dried cranberries. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over completely cooled cookies.
- Let the glaze set before storing. Freeze briefly to speed up the setting if needed. Store cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Make Ahead: Freeze dough balls and bake straight from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the bake time.
Add-Ins: Mix in white chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra flavor.
Gifting Idea: Package in cookie tins or festive bags for easy homemade gifts.
Nutrition: Approx. 165 calories, 1g protein, 23g carbs, 7g fat, 0.5g fiber, 14g sugar per cookie. Values are estimates.
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used. Consult a nutrition professional for personalized guidance.