Cranberry Orange Cookies

These cranberry orange cookies are nice to have during the holidays, but don't expect them to stay around long. These orange-flavored cranberry cookies are tart and delicious, not to mention beautiful. Not really a favorite of kids.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 cups chopped cranberries
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 3

Make the cookies: Cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth. Beat in egg until well blended. Mix in orange juice and zest.

Step 4

Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into the butter mixture until combined. Mix in cranberries and walnuts until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven, switching racks halfway through, until edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 6

Meanwhile, make the glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and zest in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 7

Spread glaze over the tops of the cooled cookies; let stand until set.