Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries.
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on wire racks before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use fresh orange zest for the brightest flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For added citrus flavor, drizzle with orange glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Holiday Baking
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
