Cranberry Orange Melt-Away Cookies Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Melt-Away Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Dried Cranberries (Craisins); 2-1/2 cups White Wheat Flour (all-purpose Ok); 3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt (any Salt); 1 cup Butter, Softened; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar; 1 Large Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon Orange Extract; 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest (1 Orange Should Yield About 1 Tablespoon); 1 cup White Chocolate Chips

Servings: persons

1 cup Dried Cranberries (Craisins)
2-1/2 cups White Wheat Flour (all-purpose Ok)
3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt (any Salt)
1 cup Butter, Softened
1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Orange Extract
1 Tablespoon Orange Zest (1 Orange Should Yield About 1 Tablespoon)
1 cup White Chocolate Chips

1
Preheat your oven to 375u00b0F (190u00b0C).
2
Optional: Soak the dried cranberries in water or orange juice, if desired, for at least 5 minutes (overnight is even better).
3
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until they are fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, orange extract and orange zest and beat until smooth.
5
Slowly add the dry mixture until just combined. Be careful not to over mix. Stir in the (soaked and well drained) dried cranberries and the white chocolate chips.
6
Drop cookie dough by the spoon full onto ungreased cookie sheets (parchment lined works best) leaving 2-3 inches in between (I got 6 cookies per pan). Note: don't flatten cookies then you put the scoops of dough onto the tray, it will make them tough.
7
Bake 8-10 minutes at 375u00b0F (190u00b0C) or until just starting to turn golden brown around edges. Be careful not to over bake. Remove pans from the oven and allow cookies to cool on cookie sheets for 2 minutes before removing them to a rack. Cool completely on cooling rack and store in an airtight container.
8
Makes about 55 small cookies or 30 regular size cookies).
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This recipe was adapted from sixsistersstuff.com Orange Creamsicle Cookies who also adapted the recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything.

1064

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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

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.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Dried Cranberries (Craisins), 2-1/2 cups White Wheat Flour (all-purpose Ok), 3/4 teaspoons Baking Soda, 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt (any Salt), and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange Melt-Away 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 Melt-Away Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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