- Ingredients
- Here’s everything you’ll need to bake these irresistible cookies. Each ingredient plays a key role in creating the perfect balance of flavor and texture.
- Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest from 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Add-Ins
- 1 cup dried cranberries Craisins work well
- ½ cup white chocolate chips optional but highly recommended
- Optional Garnish
- Additional orange zest for sprinkling
- Drizzle of melted white chocolate
🧰 Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
To make these Christmas Cranberry Orange Cookies, you don’t need fancy equipment — just a few basic baking tools:
Mixing bowls (one large, one medium)
Electric mixer or stand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Rubber spatula
Baking sheets
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Cooling rack
Zester or fine grater for the orange peel
