Orange Cranberry Cookies Recipe

Name: Orange Cranberry Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 1 teaspoon orange extract; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 cups old fashioned oats; 2 cups dried cranberries; ⅔ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups dried cranberries
⅔ cup chopped pecans (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cream together the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl.
3
Beat in the eggs one at a time until well mixed.
4
Add the zest and extracts and mix well.
5
In a medium bowl whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6
Stir in the oats, then add to the butter mixture and mix well.
7
Fold in the cranberries and pecans (if desired).
8
Drop by teaspoonsful two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
10
Let the cookies cool on the sheets for four minutes, then remove to wire racks to finish cooling.
11
Store in a airtight container or freeze.

1456

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons milk, and more.

Yes, Orange Cranberry 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.

Orange Cranberry Cookies

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