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Soft and Chewy Cranberry Orange Cookies with Zesty Orange Glaze

A stack of four delicious cranberry orange cookies topped with a sweet white glaze and dried cranberries.
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You will make soft and chewy cookies that combine the tartness of dried cranberries with the bright flavor of fresh orange zest. These festive baked goods are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges or a cozy afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and the fresh orange zest until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the dried cranberries using a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each mound. You want tall mounds for a soft texture.
  8. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. These cookies will firm up as they cool.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Add more juice, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  11. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the zesty orange glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

  • For the brightest citrus flavor, use a microplane to remove only the orange zest, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath.
  • If you want a stronger cranberry flavor, you can soak the dried cranberries in a tablespoon of orange juice for 10 minutes before adding them to the dough.
  • These cookies freeze well before glazing. Store cooled, unglazed cookies in an airtight container for up to three months.

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