Cranberry-Orange Drop Cookies

Vegetarian
Cranberry-Orange Drop Cookies
45 min.
48
97kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with the delightful combination of tangy cranberries and zesty oranges in these irresistible Cranberry-Orange Drop Cookies. Perfectly suited for the vegetarian lifestyle, these cookies not only satisfy your sweet cravings but also provide a burst of flavors that will leave you yearning for more. With a prep time of just 45 minutes, you’ll be able to whip up a batch that serves 48, making them an ideal treat for gatherings, parties, or a cozy afternoon snack.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these drop cookies are incredibly easy to make. The chewy texture, enhanced with the crunch of walnuts and pistachios, harmonizes beautifully with the sweet and spicy notes of ginger and cinnamon. The addition of fresh or frozen cranberries brings a refreshing tartness that pairs perfectly with the deep richness of golden brown sugar and buttery goodness.

Imagine inhaling the warm, inviting aroma as they bake, filling your home with the essence of fresh oranges. These cookies not only taste divine but also boast a calorie count that makes treating yourself a little easier on the conscience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven to 350°F, and embark on a baking adventure that culminates in these delightful bites of happiness!

Ingredients

  • cups flour 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup cranberries fresh coarsely chopped
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon ginger fresh minced peeled
  • cup brown sugar packed ()
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • 1.5 teaspoons orange zest grated
  • 0.8 cup pistachios unsalted chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.8 cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Butter 3 baking sheets.
  2. Combine dried sweetened cranberries and orange juice in small bowl.
  3. Let stand until dried cranberries soften slightly, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  4. Whisk all purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl until just blended.
  5. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat room-temperature butter and golden brown sugar in large bowl until smooth.
  6. Add 1 egg, minced ginger, vanilla extract, and grated orange peel and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Beat in flour-spice mixture. Stir in chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, and dried cranberries with any juices that have accumulated.
  7. Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing tablespoonfuls about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  8. Bake cookies, 1 baking sheet at a time, until golden and almost firm to touch in center, about 18 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer to racks; cool cookies completely. (Cookies can be made 2 days ahead. Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories97kcal
Protein5.69%
Fat55.09%
Carbs39.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.71
Glycemic Load
3.12
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.1552174026551%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.67mg
Delphinidin
0.08mg
Peonidin
0.51mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.21mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:96.69kcal
4.83%
Fat:6.06g
9.32%
Saturated Fat:2.69g
16.82%
Carbohydrates:9.71g
3.24%
Net Carbohydrates:9.17g
3.33%
Sugar:4.88g
5.42%
Cholesterol:14.04mg
4.68%
Sodium:30.17mg
1.31%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.32%
100%
Protein:1.41g
2.81%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.34%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.42%
Selenium:2.44µg
3.48%
Folate:13.55µg
3.39%
Copper:0.07mg
3.37%
Vitamin A:136.61IU
2.73%
Phosphorus:27.13mg
2.71%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.53%
Iron:0.45mg
2.49%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.29%
Fiber:0.54g
2.15%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.87%
Magnesium:7.45mg
1.86%
Calcium:15.89mg
1.59%
Vitamin C:1.23mg
1.49%
Potassium:47.88mg
1.37%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.31%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.06%
Source:Epicurious