Since discovering this recipe for Cranberry Orange Dark Chocolate Chip cookies last Christmas on Slashfood these delicious treats have become my culinary wingman of sorts. I’ve made them probably a dozen times and received rave reviews with each bite. They’re unique enough to give as a gift and easy enough to make on a whim. The flavors of dark chocolate, cranberries, and orange are quintessentially Christmas. I highly recommend whipping up a batch of these as soon as the opportunity presents itself and please report back with your stellar results. It’s been very lonely lately being the only Christmas Cookie addict on the block.
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Cranberry, Orange & Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies (Originally Published on Slashfood and slightly altered by me)
Makes about 4 dozen.
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1 large egg
zest of one orange (about 2-3 tsp)
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup dark chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350F and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 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 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 dough by rounded tablespoonfuls (about 1 1/4-inch balls) onto prepared cookie sheets and bake for 9-12 minutes, until edges are very lightly browned.
Cool for 3-4 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Is the taking pictures of random decorations essential to the success of the cookies? We haven’t got ours up yet, and I’m worried that the cookies won’t turn out right…
Ha ha … well you know Dylan, I think it could really only help. Christmas Spirit and all…
These sound great! I’ve been making different versions of cranberry cookies lately and so far I’m in love the combination of cranberry, white chocolate, and macadamia nuts! Since I’m trying to come up with orange recipes right now (my sister’s tree is loaded with them), I might give these a try!
Are you in Florida for the holidays? Fresh oranges picked directly from a tree sounds divine!
Erin, you’ve come to the rescue! I have been trying to think of what kind of cookies to make for an upcoming cookie swap and these are the ones! Hooray!
Oh this sounds DELISH! I must try… Could one try fresh cranberries instead of dried?
Anna – That’s what I’m here for!
Lys – You know what, I’ve actually never baked with fresh cranberries so I’m not entirely sure, but I can’t imagine that it would taste bad? In fact, it will probably be even better. You should try it out and report back!
All flavors I love, combined in one cookie. I’m bookmarking!
My mouth has been watering for these cookies for weeks! Will they be there on Saturday? Save me a plate!
Erin,
These sound great. I can’t wait to try them! Orange and chocolate is a great combo!
Jenny (picky palate)
Update: I’m making these right now and it’s a struggle to not just eat all the batter because it is so delicious. I’m going to have to lock them up once they are cooked so I don’t eat them all before the cookie swap.
you had me sold with the cranberry and dark chocolate but i think the orange adds something even more delicious! can’t wait to try this-they look dynamite!
these were fabulous
These cookies are fabulous! I ate two of them at the blogger event last night, and then raved about them on my blog this morning!
Erin, I ate two of these cookies at the PRK event and was really hoping to discover the recipe. Thanks for sharing it with us all! They were my favorite treat!
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