Best 6 Cranberry Orange And Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with Cranberry Orange and Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delectable treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries, the vibrant zest of oranges, and the rich decadence of dark chocolate chips. Each bite of these cookies is a delightful journey, transporting you to a world of culinary bliss. The chewy texture, studded with bursts of cranberries and chocolate, creates a satisfying crunch that is perfectly complemented by the zesty orange flavor. These cookies are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, with their vibrant colors and rustic charm. Whether you're enjoying them as a sweet snack, a heartwarming dessert, or a thoughtful gift, these Cranberry Orange and Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to be a hit.

**Variations:**

- **Classic Cranberry Orange Cookies:** For a traditional twist, omit the chocolate chips and increase the amount of cranberries to 1 cup. The result is a classic cookie with a burst of tangy cranberry flavor.

- **White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies:** If you prefer a sweeter cookie, swap the dark chocolate chips for white chocolate chips. The combination of white chocolate and cranberries creates a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness.

- **Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies:** For a simpler version, replace the cranberries with orange zest and increase the amount of orange juice to 1/2 cup. The result is a citrusy cookie with a hint of chocolate that is perfect for any occasion.

- **Cranberry Dark Chocolate Cookies:** For a more intense chocolate flavor, use a combination of dark chocolate chips and cocoa powder in the dough. This variation will satisfy even the most dedicated chocolate lovers.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ORANGE CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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The perfect holiday cookie with their delicious seasonal flavors! You get bright citrus, sweet cranberries and rich chocolate bits.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp cornstarch
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup salted butter (, softened)
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp orange zest
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp orange extract*
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup dried cranberries (, roughly chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, whip together butter, light-brown sugar, granulated sugar and orange zest on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy about 4 minutes.
  • Mix in egg and egg yolk. Stir in orange extract and vanilla extract. With mixer set on low speed, slowly add in dry ingredients and mix just until combine. Mix in chocolate chips and cranberries (if you want them to look like those pictured, I set aside some of the chocolate chips and cranberries to gently press into the top of the cookie dough balls before baking).
  • Scoop dough out 2 Tbsp at a time and gently roll into balls, then place onto Silpat lined cookie sheets spacing them 2-inches apart. Bake in preheated oven about 10 - 11 minutes. Allow to cool on cookie sheet two minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
  • *Orange extract can be found near the vanilla extract in most grocery stores or supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY ORANGE COOKIES



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A nice thing to have around during the holidays, but don't expect them to stay around long. These orange-flavored cranberry cookies are tart and delicious, not to mention beautiful. Not really a favorite of kids.

Provided by MORDAVIA

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 34m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until well blended. Mix in 1 teaspoon orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the orange mixture. Mix in cranberries and if using, walnuts, until evenly distributed. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Cookies should be spaced at least 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
  • In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, 3 tablespoons orange juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the tops of cooled cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 67 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

WINNING CRANBERRY CHIP COOKIES



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Chock-full of cranberries, chocolate chips and nuts, these cookies are fun to eat. They offer a change of pace from traditional Christmas cookies...but don't wait until December to make them. My family requests them all year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips, cranberries, pecans and toffee bits if desired (dough will be stiff)., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 11-14 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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These cookies, redolent with the flavors of the season, are crisp and light. I got this recipe from cookingbytheseatofmypants.com but have not made the cookies yet. I put the recipe here so I won't lose it.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup butter, at room temperature (1-1/2 sticks)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
orange zest, grated (zest of 1 orange)
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment or silpat.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light in color. Beat in egg and orange zest. Add flour mixture a little at a time with mixer on low speed, stirring until just combine. Fold in cranberries and chocolate chips.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 9-12 minutes in preheated oven or until the edges of the cookies are just slightly golden. Cool for 3-4 minutes on pan, then transfer to a baking rack and cool completely.
  • Note: Dark chocolate chips may be used in this recipe. Adding coconut is an option as is adding nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 11.5, Sodium 63.2, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 0.8

CRANBERRY-ORANGE COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield about 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of ground cloves
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Red sanding sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Pulse the dried cranberries and granulated sugar in a food processor until the cranberries are finely ground and the sugar turns red. Add the flour, baking powder, orange zest, salt, allspice and cloves and pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal.
  • Combine the cranberry juice, food coloring and vanilla in a small bowl and add to the food processor along with the egg; pulse until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, then roll the balls in sanding sugar and arrange about 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until the cookies are just set on top and golden on the bottom, 18 to 24 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

CRANBERRY, ORANGE AND DARK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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I have an RSS feed to Slashfood.com, and this was featured recently. It's supposed to be the most perfect cookie for Christmas. We don't celebrate Christmas and I still had to try it. One of the best uses of craisins I've come across in a very long time!

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 orange, zest of (about 2-3 teaspoons)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (you know, craisins)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar, beating with an electric mixer until light.
  • Beat in the egg and orange zest.
  • With the mixer on low speed, gradually add in the flour mixture, stirring only until just combined.
  • Stir in the cranberries and chocolate chips.
  • Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls (about 1 1/4-inch balls) onto the prepared cookie sheets and bake for 9-12 minutes, until the edges are very lightly browned.
  • Cool for 3-4 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 64.3, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.2, Protein 0.8

Tips:

  • For the best flavour, use fresh cranberries. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • To make sure the orange zest is evenly distributed, use a microplane zester.
  • If you don't have dark chocolate chips, you can use semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips instead.
  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, make sure the oven is preheated before baking.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

Conclusion:

These cranberry-orange and dark chocolate chip cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet oranges, and rich dark chocolate makes these cookies a truly unique and unforgettable experience. So next time you are looking for a special cookie to bake, give these cranberry-orange and dark chocolate chip cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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