Cranberry Orange Cookies
These cranberry orange cookies are bursting with flavor from tart cranberries and zesty orange with a rich buttery texture to contrast. These shortbread-inspired cookies are simple to make and are a vibrant addition to any holiday cookie tray.
Servings: 30
Calories: 129kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan butter or vegetable shortening
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 orange zested
- 2 teaspoons orange blossom water or 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 385g
- 1 cup chopped dried cranberries
- Sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar with orange zest until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape sides as needed.
- Beat in the egg and orange blossom water.
- Gradually mix in the flour until incorporated.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using the tines of a fork, make cross marks in the cookies to slightly flatten them (as pictured).
- Bake cookies for 15 minutes or until cookies are set on top and slightly golden on bottom.
- After about 5 minutes, transfer to cooling rack.
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Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 1mg