Orange Frosted Cranberry Cookies Recipe

Name: Orange Frosted Cranberry Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR COOKIES; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon orange zest, minced; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 egg; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen); 1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional); FOR FROSTING; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, minced; 2 -3 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

FOR COOKIES
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon orange zest, minced
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen)
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
FOR FROSTING
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, minced
2 -3 tablespoons orange juice

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Spray several cookie sheets with cooking spray.
3
FOR COOKIES:
4
In large mixing bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, unsalted butter, orange zest, orange juice, and egg with an electric mixer on medium speed (or mix with a spoon).
5
Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.
6
Stir in cranberries and nuts.
7
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
8
Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges and bottoms of cookies are light golden brown.
9
Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
10
Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
11
FOR FROSTING:
12
In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, orange zest and orange juice together until smooth and spreadable.
13
Frost cookies and enjoy!

1216

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR COOKIES, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Orange Frosted 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 Frosted Cranberry Cookies

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