Cranberry Orange Almond Cookies Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Almond Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Brown Sugar; 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Freshly Grated Orange Zest; 2-1/2 sticks Butter, Softened; 2 Tablespoons Honey; 4 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice; 2 whole Eggs; 1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract; 1 teaspoon Orange Flavoring; 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Slivered Almonds, Toasted; 3 cups Fresh Cranberries, Roughly Chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup Brown Sugar
3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
3 Tablespoons Freshly Grated Orange Zest
2-1/2 sticks Butter, Softened
2 Tablespoons Honey
4 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
2 whole Eggs
1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract
1 teaspoon Orange Flavoring
2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Slivered Almonds, Toasted
3 cups Fresh Cranberries, Roughly Chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
In a large mixing bowl, add sugars and orange zest and rub together to distribute the oils from the zest. Add butter and cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add honey and orange juice and mix until combined. Add eggs, one at a time and mix just until blended. Stir in almond extract and orange flavoring.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In stages, add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and mix only until incorporated.
4
Take almonds in your hands and gently crush them so that the pieces are a little broken. Fold cranberries and almonds into batter.
5
Drop by rounded tablespoon full onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
6
Bake in a 350 F oven for 11-13 minutes.

1214

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Brown Sugar, 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar, 3 Tablespoons Freshly Grated Orange Zest, 2-1/2 sticks Butter, Softened, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange Almond Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cranberry Orange Almond Cookies

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