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Soft and Chewy Cranberry Orange Cookies with Zesty Glaze

Four freshly baked cranberry orange cookies drizzled with white glaze, resting on a white plate near a window.
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Make these soft and chewy cranberry orange cookies for a cheerful treat. They combine tart dried cranberries with bright, fresh orange zest for a festive flavor perfect for holiday baking or an afternoon snack.

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
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together 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 into tall mounds (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
  7. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft. These are the best cranberry orange cookies when they are softburst.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice until smooth. Add more orange juice, a half teaspoon at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  10. Drizzle the orange zest glaze over the cooled cookies. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For the brightest citrus flavor, use a microplane to zest the orange before juicing it for the glaze.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time and chill it for up to 3 days. Scoop and bake directly from the refrigerator, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
  • These sweet and tart cookies freeze well before glazing. Store cooled, unglazed cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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