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Orange Cranberry Cookies

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Festive and flavorful, these Orange Cranberry Cookies feature a buttery orange-scented dough swirled with a bright cranberry filling. Sweet, tangy, and beautiful to look at, they’re perfect for the holidays or anytime you crave a cheerful treat.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, at room temperature

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon orange zest (fresh)

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Filling:

1 cup fresh cranberries

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon orange zest (fresh)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla extract, eggs, and orange zest; mix until combined.
  3. Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl, then add to the wet ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the filling by pulsing cranberries, sugar, and orange zest in a food processor until finely chopped. Set aside.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disc into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Spread half the cranberry filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  7. Roll the dough tightly into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Chill both logs for 2 hours to firm up.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Slice each log into 1/2-inch rounds and place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
  10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough twice helps it hold shape and slice cleanly.

If the cranberry filling is too juicy, strain it before spreading.

Add finely chopped nuts or drizzle with white chocolate for a festive twist.

Swap orange zest for lemon for a citrus variation.

Freeze baked cookies or dough logs for up to 3 months.

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