Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe
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Cranberry Orange Cookies

By: MORDAVIA 
"A nice thing to have around 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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (598)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Gingerbread Latte
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
14 Min
Ready In:
34 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen cookies
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until well blended. Mix in 1 teaspoon orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the orange mixture. Mix in cranberries and if using, walnuts, until evenly distributed. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Cookies should be spaced at least 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, 3 tablespoons orange juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the tops of cooled cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 110 | Total Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by Brooke Salt   view full review
WOW! What a wonderful cookie. I just made these last night for a cookie tray and they were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by LovesCheese   view full review
These cookies are a huge favorite of ours! I've made them a few times and always have to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by MJones   view full review
Oh my goodness these are THE BEST! I usually make cranberry orange bread during the holidays,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by dea   view full review
omg whoever submitted this, I LOVE YOU. i tried making seven different types of cookies in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2005 by PINKTWIRL44   view full review
I grated one whole orange and used all the zest as it tends to have a better kick and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by BABYCOLORATURA   view full review
I made these cookies for some friends last night, who were surprised to love a cookie didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by Curlylass   view full review
VERY good! Chewy. a bit on the sweet side with the glaze, I preferred it without it, and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2002 by COOKINGIRLLJ   view full review
A tasty and nice holiday cookie. As a previous reviewer said, these are a "soft" type cookie,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by WK Williams   view full review
These are a great combo of flavor, fresh crans are the key.Used 1/4t xtra zest in cookie, also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by Laura L   view full review
These are family favourites in our house. My 2 year old son even loves them. The frosting on...

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