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Soft cranberry orange cookies stacked on a plate by the window with golden light

Festive Cranberry Orange Cookies

Chef Roberto, an Italian-American cuisine expert from Eat Every Slice, smiling while holding a plate of freshly made pasta garnished with basil.Roberto
Buttery cranberry orange cookies with dried cranberries and fresh orange zest. Bright, lightly sweet, and perfect for festive baking and sharing.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine Italian-Inspired
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 165 kcal

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 serving or storing.

Notes

These cookies store well and are ideal for make ahead festive baking.
Keyword cranberry orange cookies, easy festive cookies, festive cranberry cookies, holiday baking cookies