Comments on: Orange Cranberry Cookies

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:48:36 +0000

In reply to SANDRA. Hi Sandra! I'm sorry to hear this happened! The humidity would typically help it spread more. :( Did you weigh your flour? Is it possible it was slightly over-measured? Did you make any substitutions?

By: SANDRA

SANDRA — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:18:28 +0000

Love the taste of these cookies but they did not spread out, more like balls. I live in Florida could it be the humidity?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:48:10 +0000

In reply to Mary. Hi Mary! I would thaw and dry the cranberries and then add them. :)

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:01:21 +0000

In reply to Laurie. Hi Sam, I would like to make these for a bridal shower next week. Unfortunately, I can't get fresh cranberries this time of year. Do you think if I used frozen cranberries, they would bleed or cause too much moisture in the batter?

By: Tori

Tori — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:04:38 +0000

These were such a huge hit, everyone loved them! This will absolutely be a go-to holiday treat for my family from now on. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:16:03 +0000

In reply to Susan. We're so happy everyone enjoyed then, Susan!

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:33:48 +0000

These cookies are amazing! They looked so pretty on my Christmas cookie tray and were a big hit. Thank you so much for sharing.

By: Patty

Patty — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:01:08 +0000

Absolutely love these cookies ~ they will be a new holiday addition. Thank you!

By: Luiza

Luiza — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 22:43:42 +0000

Love the recipe and the outcome! I used dried cranberries plumped in hot water as suggested, and drained them well. I felt that the dough was a bit sticky, possibly because of extra moisture in the cranberries so I added a handful of white chocolate chips. perfection!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:19:53 +0000

These cookies taste exactly how you want them to. Absolutely delicious! Not too sweet, great orange taste.

By: Robin

Robin — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:47:42 +0000

Fresh indulgence! These cookies are sooo delicious! The cranberries add a perfect tartness to a buttery, sweet cookie. And the orange adds a subtle tang. I’m definitely including these with the Snowball and cut-out cookies again next Christmas!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:13:13 +0000

In reply to Tammy. Thank you so much for trusting my recipes, Tammy! I am so glad everything has been such a hit! I truly appreciate your support. :)

By: Tammy

Tammy — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:03:17 +0000

I made these for the first time this year for Christmas cookie trays. They have been a favorite with everyone! I went a little too heavy when rolling in the delicious orange peel sugar at first so they were a little flat and some of the sugar melted off the cookie, but they tasted amazing. I got the hang of it closer to the end of the dough and they looked like your pictures. I will be adding these to the list for next year, along with the Iced Oatmeal cookies, and the simple sugar cookies, and the frosted orange cookies … you get the idea! Thank you for making my cookie trays look good!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:22:48 +0000

Thank you for the recipe. The cookies came out great! I made 20 cookies using a #20 cookie scoop. I refrigerated the dough before baking. Everyone loved them.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:14:08 +0000

In reply to Robin M.. Hi Robin! I honestly have not tried it. I think it could work, but without having done it I can't say for sure how it would turn out. :)

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:05:17 +0000

In reply to Alaina. Yes. :)

By: Alaina

Alaina — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:21:29 +0000

Can I use thawed frozen cranberries for this if I freeze them whole?

By: Karen Wickens

Karen Wickens — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:34:21 +0000

In reply to Sam Merritt. Thank you! These cookies are amazing!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:25:52 +0000

In reply to Karen. Sure thing! :)

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:20:47 +0000

In reply to Heide Carrier. Whole. :)

By: Heide Carrier

Heide Carrier — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:56:08 +0000

In reply to Sam Merritt. Are the cranberries chopped or used whole?

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:00:39 +0000

Can you freeze these cookies??

By: Robin M.

Robin M. — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:42:57 +0000

In reply to Rach. Could you bake this as a bar cookie in 9x13?

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:49:32 +0000

Really fresh tasting cookie.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:01:14 +0000

Most delicious cookie I have ever made! This will be my go-to Christmas cookie and I will use it for Christmas gifts!