CRANBERRY ORANGE HOLIDAY COOKIES
These are soft cookies with strong orange and cranberry flavors. The tart cranberry paired with the sweet orange is truly a flavor of perfection. We have neighbors who love to get these in their little goody packages at Christmas time, so I always make sure I buy plenty of fresh cranberries when they come out around...
Provided by Maggie M
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. *** NOTE *** If you are using frozen cranberries, thaw them completely in a colander before using. Cut them in at least half .. more if you prefer. I don't recommend putting them through a food processor .. they become too tiny.
- 2. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- 3. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour and baking powder then set aside.
- 4. In another bowl whip the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, orange zest, vanilla and orange juice and mix until everything is well combined.
- 5. Begin adding the flour mixture about 1/3 at a time being careful not to over mix .. just until the flour mixture is incorporated. Fold in the chopped cranberries and the pecans.
- 6. Scoop out dough using a small cookie scoop. Place cookies onto prepared baking sheets about 1/2" apart. These cookies do not spread much at all. .
- 7. I bake mine as they come out of the cookie scoop. But if you prefer you can gently press the dough to flatten it slightly. I suggest you put the dough in the refrigerator between batches for best results.
- 8. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until you see the edges turning golden brown. Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes then remove to cooling racks to finish cooling down.
- 9. Once all cookies are baked and cooled, make your glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, orange zest and half of the orange juice in a small size bowl or a 2 cup measuring cup. Add more orange juice - in small amounts - until you get the consistency you want for drizzling. Drizzle glaze over each cookie then allow the glaze to set before serving. These keep best in the refrigerator in an airtight container
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Irvin Charzola
[email protected]I'm making these cookies for the third time this week. They're that good!
Monir FF
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love them!
Chad Barker
[email protected]I love how these cookies look like little jewels. They're so pretty!
Kevin Romero
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Devon Swint
[email protected]These cookies are a bit crumbly, but they're still delicious. I think I'll try chilling the dough for longer next time.
zeemi mark
[email protected]I love the way these cookies smell when they're baking. They fill the whole house with a wonderful aroma.
Babo Sarkar
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious.
SHARIFF ABDIKAAFI
[email protected]I'm not a fan of orange, but I still liked these cookies. The cranberries are the star of the show.
Kal
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I can't stop eating them.
aymen apdo
[email protected]These cookies are a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
Mey Lass
[email protected]I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can always whip up a batch when I'm short on time.
Anyijukire Albert
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The cranberries and orange are a perfect combination.
Torekul Islam
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and pretty! I love the way they look on a holiday dessert table.
NINGA GAMING
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange, and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.
Heather FX
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
nic m
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved these cookies! The orange flavor really balances out the tartness of the cranberries.
Yabsra Zelalem
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have some on hand for unexpected guests.
Abu tiiey
[email protected]I love the combination of cranberries and orange in these cookies. They're tart and sweet, and the orange zest adds a nice brightness.
Jennifer Juarez
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were gone in no time.