Easy Cranberry Orange Cookies for Holiday Gifting
Buttery cranberry orange cookies with fresh orange zest and dried cranberries. Easy to make ahead and perfect for gifting and sharing.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand mixer or spoon
- Microplane
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix Ins
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth and pale.
- Mix in orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Add flour and salt and mix just until dough forms.
- Fold in chopped dried cranberries.
- Chill dough for at least 20 minutes.
- Slice dough and arrange on baking sheet.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until set and lightly golden underneath.
- Cool completely before storing or gifting.
Notes
These cookies are ideal for gifting and freeze well both baked and unbaked.