Cranberry Citrus Delight Cookies
Zesty, chewy, and bursting with tart cranberries, these Cranberry Citrus Delight Cookies bring together sweet citrus zest and a buttery cookie base for the perfect bright and cozy treat.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- All-purpose flour: 2 and 1/4 cups (280g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 3/4 cup (170g), softened
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Large egg: 1
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Orange zest: From 1 large orange
- Lemon zest: From 1 lemon
- Dried cranberries: 3/4 cup (90g), roughly chopped
- White chocolate chips (optional): 1/2 cup (90g)
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and citrus zest.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Gradually add dry ingredients. Fold in cranberries and optional white chocolate chips.
- Assemble the Dish: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are golden and centers soft.
- Finishing Touches: Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or fully cooled, perfect with coffee or tea.
Notes
- Note: Zesting directly into sugar enhances citrus aroma.
- Note: Do not overbake—cookies should be soft in the center.
- Note: Use parchment to prevent overbrowning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cranberry cookies, citrus cookies, easy holiday cookies, orange zest cookies, chewy cranberry cookies