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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 thick white glaze, resting on a white plate.
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Make these soft and chewy Cranberry Orange Cookies. They combine tart dried cranberries with bright orange zest and finish with a simple citrus glaze for a festive, homemade bakery-style 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
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together 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 and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the dried cranberries using a spatula.
  6. Scoop the dough into rounded mounds (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
  7. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes. You want the edges lightly golden but the centers still looking soft.
  8. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and orange juice together in a small bowl until smooth. Add more juice, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  10. Once the cookies are fully cool, drizzle the orange glaze over the tops of the cookies. Allow the glaze to set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure your butter is truly softened, not melted.
  • If you want a stronger orange flavor in the cookie dough itself, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • To make these cookies extra festive for a Christmas cookie exchange, sprinkle a tiny bit of orange zest over the wet glaze.

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