Cranberry Orange Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tbsp orange zest (from 1 large orange)

2 tbsp fresh orange juice

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

½ cup dried cranberries, chopped

½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)

For the Orange Glaze (Optional):

½ cup powdered sugar

1 tbsp orange juice

½ tsp orange zest

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar

Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, orange zest, and juice; mix well.

3. Add Dry Ingredients

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients.

Fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips (if using).

4. Scoop & Bake

Drop 1-tbsp balls of dough onto the baking sheet.

Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

5. Glaze & Serve

Whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest; drizzle over cooled cookies.