Cranberry Orange Drops

Brighten up your cookie jar with these delightful Cranberry Orange Drops—soft, bite-sized cookies bursting with tangy orange zest and sweet, chewy dried cranberries. Perfectly balanced with a tender crumb and a subtle citrus aroma, these are a must-try for any citrus or cranberry lover. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick homemade treat or a festive addition to your holiday dessert spread. For an extra touch of decadence, drizzle these cookies with an optional orange glaze, which adds a sweet, zesty finish. Whether served with a cup of tea or as a standout on your dessert table, these cranberry-orange cookies will have everyone reaching for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 unit Large egg
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 3 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Dried cranberries (chopped)
• 0.5 cups Powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh orange juice (for optional glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped dried cranberries using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still appear slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

For an optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh orange juice in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.

Step 11

Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Cranberry Orange Drops!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(876.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3224.2

Total Fat 103.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 444.3mg	0%
Sodium 1137.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 556.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 356.3g
Protein 33.1g	0%

Vitamin D 99.3IU	0%
Calcium 108.5mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 536.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.4%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 67.6%