Cranberry Orange Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350*F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpat type baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups sugar and blend until fully incorporated.

Step 4

4Add orange zest, egg, vanilla, orange extract and orange juice and blend until fully combined.

Step 5

While mixing on low, slowly pour in the bowl of dry ingredients. Add cranberries.

Step 6

Mix just until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 7

Use a 2 Tablespoon sized cookie scoop to scoop dough. I usually like to press down the balls of dough just a bit with the bottom of a glass (dipped in sugar to prevent sticking) for slightly flatter, chewier cookies.

Step 8

Bake cookies 8-9 minutes or until cookies are set around the edges and slightly puffy. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.