Best 3 Orange Frosted Cranberry Cookies Recipes

Indulge in a delightful journey with our tantalizing Orange Frosted Cranberry Cookies, a symphony of sweet-tart flavors and vibrant colors. These delectable cookies, adorned with a zesty orange glaze and studded with ruby-red cranberries, are a perfect blend of citrusy freshness and festive cheer. Additionally, you'll find an enticing array of cookie recipes to satisfy every craving - from soft and chewy Snickerdoodles to classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, irresistible Peanut Butter Blossoms, and more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and create a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE-FROSTED CRANBERRY COOKIES

Orange-Frosted Cranberry Cookies image

Share the classic flavor combo of orange and cranberry in a frosted homemade cookie.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 egg
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, 1 teaspoon orange peel, 2 tablespoons orange juice and the egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges and bottoms of cookies are light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In small bowl, stir all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

ORANGE-FROSTED CRANBERRY COOKIES

Orange-Frosted Cranberry Cookies image

Share the classic flavor combo of orange and cranberry in a frosted homemade cookie.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 egg
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, 1 teaspoon orange peel, 2 tablespoons orange juice and the egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges and bottoms of cookies are light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In small bowl, stir all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

MAGGIES FROSTED CRANBERRY ORANGE COOKIES

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This is a great little cookie that always reminds me of the holiday season. The combination or orange and cranberry are a natural. These are soft and they have a glaze or icing on top to help counter the tartness of the Craisins. Before I found Craisins I made these with fresh cranberries and they are delicious but they are...

Provided by Maggie M

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

WET INGREDIENTS
2/3 c butter - real butter for best flavor - at room temperature
3/4 c granulated white sugar
1 egg
1/2 c orange juice .. fresh is best
1 Tbsp orange rind ... fresh is best
DRY INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp finely diced craisins
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp each of baking soda, baking powder and salt
GLAZE/ICING
2 Tbsp butter - melted
1-1/2 c powdered sugar
2 tsp grated orange peel - fresh is best
2 tsp finely diced craisins
2 - 4 Tbsp orange juice - fresh is best

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400*
2. In medium bowl mix butter until light and fluffy. Slowly add sugar and mix until very well incorporated. Add egg and mix thoroughly. Add orange juice and orange rind and incorporate well.
3. In small bowl mix together all dry ingredients and stir together. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just to blend. Do not overmix.
4. This cookie dough will be very soft. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto parchment or silpat lined baking sheet about 1" apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
5. Let them sit on the cookie sheet for about 10 minutes then remove to a cooling rack.
6. Once the cookies are cooled mix up the sweet topping. Mix together the melted butter, orange peel, craisins and powdered sugar. Slowly add orange juice a little bit at a time until you get the consistency you are looking for. You can do a glaze or leave it thicker and spread it on like icing.
7. Frost or glaze the cookies and let them set up. Store in a covered container.
8. NOTES: I love to use my Ulu for finely dicing the craisins for this recipe. The smaller you can get them the better. These cookies are soft and have a really nice orange flavor. If you desire a stronger orange flavor either add more zest or use some orange extract.

Tips:

Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart, juicy flavor that is perfect for these cookies. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
Bake the cookies until they are just set. The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. If you frost the cookies while they are still warm, the frosting will melt and run off.

Conclusion:

These orange frosted cranberry cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holidays. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are baking them for a party or just for a snack, these cookies are sure to be a hit. With their bright orange color and tart cranberry flavor, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family. They are also a great way to use up any leftover cranberries you may have after Thanksgiving or Christmas. So next time you are looking for a festive and delicious cookie recipe, give these orange frosted cranberry cookies a try.

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