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A close-up macro shot of a single soft cranberry orange cookie, showing its chewy texture and specs of orange zest.

Orange Cranberry Cookies Recipe (Perfectly Soft & Chewy!)

The ultimate Orange Cranberry Cookies Recipe! These soft and chewy cookies are packed with bright orange zest and tart dried cranberries. A foolproof holiday favorite that's ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for any cookie lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from about 1 large orange
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups dried cranberries

Equipment

  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 2 Baking sheets
  • 2 Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Gently fold in the dried cranberries with a spatula.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra pop of flavor, you can soak the dried cranberries in the orange juice for 10 minutes before adding them to the dough.
Do not overbake! The cookies will continue to set on the hot baking sheet after you remove them from the oven.