Dessert

Luscious Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe

Byanna orden November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Introduction

These luscious cranberry orange cookies are a delightful blend of tart cranberries and zesty orange, perfectly balanced with sweet white chocolate chips. Soft and chewy with a bright citrus flavor, they’re a festive treat that’s easy to make and sure to please any crowd.

The image shows a close-up of a stack of three cookies on a white marbled surface. The top cookie is broken slightly, revealing soft, gooey textures inside. The cookies are golden brown with visible chunks of dark red cherries and small pieces of bright orange zest throughout. The cookie edges are rough and crumbly, while the center looks moist and chewy. The lighting highlights the textures, making the fruit pieces stand out in the pale cookie dough. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the orange zest and orange juice.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 6: Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips, if using.
Step 7: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

For extra citrus flavor, add a teaspoon of orange extract to the dough.
Substitute white chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips for a different taste.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help cookies hold their shape better.
Use fresh cranberries finely chopped if you prefer a tarter bite, but reduce added sugar slightly.

Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To keep them fresh longer, freeze the baked cookies in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving. Reheat briefly in the microwave or oven to restore softness.

How to Serve

A stack of four soft cookies rests on a white plate, set on a white marbled surface, with the top cookie showing a bite taken out of its edge, revealing a slightly chewy inside; the cookies are golden-brown with visible dark red dried cranberries and small pieces of bright orange citrus peel embedded throughout, giving a mixed texture of crumbly dough and fruit bits; the background is softly blurred with hints of oranges adding warm tones. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen cranberries instead of dried?

Frozen cranberries contain more moisture, which can affect the cookie texture. It’s best to use dried cranberries for this recipe to maintain the right chewiness and dough consistency.