Cranberry Orange Choco Chip Cookies
There’s something magical about the combination of sweet-tart cranberries and bright orange zest baked into a warm cookie. Add in gooey chocolate chips, and you’ve got yourself a holiday-worthy treat that works year-round. These Cranberry Orange Choco Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, slightly crisp at the edges, and bursting with bold, delicious flavor.
Perfect for gift-giving, weekend baking, or even just a cozy evening with tea, this cookie brings nostalgia and novelty together—especially when you take that first bite and hit a bit of orange-zested cranberry alongside melty chocolate.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
Unique flavor combo – Citrus, berries, and chocolate? It’s a flavor party.
Soft and chewy texture – With the perfect edge crisp.
Simple ingredients – No fancy steps or tools.
Great for holidays – But just as great for any afternoon treat.
Ingredients Breakdown
Pro Tips Before Baking
Use room temperature butter: It creams better for fluffier cookies.
Don’t skip the orange zest: It’s the secret to making these stand out.
Chop cranberries: For smaller bursts and better distribution.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
Set aside.
3. Cream Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, beat:
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
Beat until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
4. Add Wet Ingredients
Add in:
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 large orange
Mix well.
5. Fold in Dry
Gradually stir in the flour mixture just until combined. Don’t overmix.
6. Add the Good Stuff
Fold in:
¾ cup dried cranberries (chopped if large)
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
7. Scoop & Bake
Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
8. Cool
Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Storage & Freezing
Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 1 week.
Freeze dough balls for later. Bake straight from freezer—just add 1–2 minutes to bake time.
Cranberry Orange Choco Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Stir in dry ingredients just until combined.
- Fold in cranberries and chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
