Slice and Bake Cranberry Orange Christmas Cookies
Buttery slice and bake Christmas cookies made with dried cranberries and fresh orange zest. Easy to prepare ahead and perfect for holiday gifting and cookie trays.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand mixer or wooden 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 light.
- Mix in orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Add flour and salt and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in chopped dried cranberries.
- Shape dough into logs, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice dough into rounds and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until set and lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
These cookies freeze well both baked and unbaked. Keep dough chilled for clean slices.