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Chewy Cranberry Orange Cookies with Orange Glaze

Close-up of three chewy cranberry orange cookies stacked on a white plate, topped with white glaze and dried cranberries.
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A recipe for soft, chewy cookies featuring the tartness of dried cranberries and bright orange zest, finished with a simple orange glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (for glaze)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the orange zest and chopped dried cranberries by hand.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Add more juice or sugar as needed to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Let the glaze set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For a shortbread variation, reduce the brown sugar to 1/4 cup and omit the baking soda. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes.
  • If you prefer a stronger orange flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of orange extract to the dough.
  • You can use fresh or dried cranberries, but dried cranberries provide a chewier texture.
  • These cookies freeze well before glazing. Place parchment paper between layers.

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