Cranberry-Orange Drop Cookies

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

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If you’re looking for a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the brightness of orange, look no further than these Cranberry-Orange Drop Cookies! Perfect for any occasion, these vegetarian treats are not only packed with flavor, but they’re also a breeze to whip up in just 45 minutes. Each cookie contains a mere 97 calories, making them a sweet indulgence that won’t derail your diet.

The magic of these cookies lies in the balance of fresh and dried ingredients. The coarsely chopped cranberries add a juicy burst of flavor, while the golden brown sugar provides a rich sweetness that complements the warm spices of ground cinnamon and ginger. The addition of vibrant orange juice and zesty orange peel brightens the overall taste and makes them simply irresistible.

But that’s not all! These cookies also feature two types of nuts—pistachios and walnuts—that provide a satisfying crunch and enhance the texture. They are perfect for sharing at gatherings, holiday parties, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea on a cozy afternoon.

So gather your ingredients and get ready to bake up a batch of these wholesome, delicious Cranberry-Orange Drop Cookies. They’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire!

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