‘Tis the season once again. With that comes the call for cookies, candies and other sweets to thrill and delight both young and old. (And not-so-old, as well.) This year I’m trying to focus on the flavors of the season with a highlight on seasonal fruits, berries nuts and whatever else I can find that fits well with winter fare. These cookies cover all the bases.
Cranberries are everywhere at this time of year, both in their plump and tart ripe state and in their dried form. It was the latter that inspired me to make this recipe, which is adapted from one I found at Baking Bites and yet another I found somewhere else, but can’t remember at the moment.
These may not be traditional Christmas cookies for most people, but I think for my family they have just found a permanent place on my “must bake for the Holidays” list, along with my Aunt Thelma’s Tea Cookies and my mothers peanut butter cookies. they are crisp, light, pack a ton of flavor into every bite and were adored by my kids (and the neighbor’s kids). Anything that gets the whole family rummaging at the cookie jar is a sure fire winner for me, especially when the batch makes 48, so there is no need to double the recipe.
C’mon, put a little seasonal love in your holiday baking. Make these cookies. Do it now! I’ll continue when you get back…
Cranberry Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
32 Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 110mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g
What I would have done Differently had I thought of it at the time:
I’m not sure why, but these cookies didn’t spread out as much as I was expecting them to. That being said, they are still wonderful. I may try dark chocolate in the recipe next time I make them, and am considering adding a bit of coconut as well.
*From the archives. This is truly one of the best cookie recipes we’ve ever made. It’s so good that I included it in my new cookbook I Want… Christmas Cookies!, available at Barnes and Noble for Nook. If you enjoyed this recipe, check out the book!
Links to other recipes like this:
- Cranberry Orange Cookies, from Baking Bites
- Cranberry orange Cookies, from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody
Oh yeah! It is that time of the year again when waistlines grow with the cheer of the season, LOL. Lovely cookies and I love what you’ve done to the blog.
Cheers!
It looks just delicous. I love dried cranberries and orange(and of course chocolate)!
Oh my these look really good. Something about cranberries that just screams holiday! I think I may try these with some “green” white chocolate chips – just to freak out my family. ;)
I like the idea of adding both cranberry and orange to the mix. Move over Aunt Thelma, you’ve got competition.
They Look DELICIOUS!
Jerry, I’ve bookmarked this recipe to make later in the week. So simple and delightful!
@Heather,
My kids are still eating these at a rampant pace, so I’m sure your family will love them
@Ben,
Yep, time to worry less about calories and more about flavor! will be joining a jim 01-January, LOL! Thanks. I like the new layout, too
@megan,
They taste better than they look
@Joan
My aunt has no competition. These compliment her Tea Cookies wonderfully ;)
@Baby
They’re awesome! You need to make a batch
@PeterG,
extremely simple; which makes them the perfect choice for me, LOL
lovely cookies love the flavors and citrus in here
Oh my god they look sooooo goood!!!
Yummy Yvonne :-)
They taste better than they look :)
I made these today with vegetable shortening instead of butter (more out of convenience than anything else) and they came out light and crisp and flaky. Definitely going to be making these over and over again!
Oh my goodness – cranberry, orange, and chocolate all together in a cookie?? I am in heaven!
Cookies and cranberries is lovely!
How many dozen does this recipe make?
Thanks
Brooke,
It makes about 24 cookies give or take.