Kroger Cranberry Orange Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

6. Fold in the dried cranberries and orange zest, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading.

8. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. If desired, melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, and drizzle over the cooled cookies for an extra touch of sweetness.