Cranberry Citrus Delight Cookies are bright, tangy, and bursting with festive flavors. These soft, chewy cookies combine tart dried cranberries and zesty citrus notes from orange and lemon, balanced with a buttery sweet dough. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a refreshing twist on classic cookies.
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 ½ cups dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugars
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and flavorings
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Add cranberries and nuts
Fold in dried cranberries and nuts if using.
7. Scoop and bake
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
8. Cool
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage:
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
These Cranberry Citrus Delight Cookies offer a refreshing burst of tart and sweet flavors with every bite. Their soft texture and bright citrus aroma make them a delightful treat for the holiday season or any time you want a taste of sunshine in cookie form.
