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Soft and Chewy Cranberry Orange Cookies with Zesty Orange Glaze

Three freshly baked cranberry orange cookies topped with a thick white glaze and dried cranberries.
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Make these soft and chewy cranberry orange cookies for a festive treat. They combine tart dried cranberries with bright orange zest and finish with a simple citrus glaze. This easy recipe delivers bakery style results for your holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and the orange zest until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the dried cranberries using a spatula.
  6. Scoop the dough using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, forming tall mounds onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches between each mound.
  7. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden, but the centers should still look soft. These cookies will firm up as they cool, giving you that chewy texture.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Add more juice, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  10. Once the cookies are fully cool, drizzle the orange glaze over the tops. Let the glaze set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use fresh orange zest rather than bottled extract.
  • If you prefer a tangier cookie, soak the dried cranberries in a tablespoon of orange juice for 10 minutes before adding them to the dough.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain softness.

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