Well, Christmas 2014 is technically now behind us…but I hope you all are still basking in the holiday spirit, because I have another holiday cookie recipe to share with you! If you’re anything like my family, the baking doesn’t end after Christmas – we’re only just getting started! These cranberry orange coconut cookies are another of my family’s favorite Christmas cookies, along with the Aunt Della’s cookies I shared earlier this month.
Cranberry and orange is a classic flavor pairing, but these cookies also add dried coconut to the mix – the coconut provides a nice element of texture, but its flavor is subtle. The recipe title as it appeared in Sunset was actually “Coconut-Cranberry Chews,” but I rearranged it a bit to reflect the flavors in order of prominence (as I perceive them, anyway). As the original title indicates, these cookies are marvelously chewy. With their bright flavor and pretty exterior, studded with jewel-like cranberries, these cranberry orange coconut cookies are sure to win you over!
I never stop baking- its an obsession! Your cookies look delicious! Im a big fan of cranberries
Thank you! If you like cranberries, I’m sure you’ll just love these cookies
Ohhhh it’s like a macaroon and sugar cookie mashup! Would that make it a mookie or cocaroon? Ok I have to stop now… anyway, love these!
Haha yes, I love both of the hybrid names! Thanks
These are delicious. I especially like the subtle tartness the cranberries gives to the otherwise smooth/sweet cookie. Provides a great balance!
Yes, these cookies really do strike the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Thanks!
Another awesome-looking cookie recipe! I hope you’re having a fantastic time this holiday season. These look delicious!
Why thank you! I hope you’re enjoying the holidays as well
Cookies are good year-round, and I love the coconut that you put together with the classic cranberry and orange. Lovely!
I wish I could take credit for the flavor combination, but that’s all someone else’s stroke of genius! I’m glad these caught your eye – they really are delicious
I’m totally fine with keeping the holiday baking spirit alive! Love this cookie flavor. the coconut is such a fun addition to the classic cranberry-orange combo.
I’m glad to know I’m in good company in terms of post-Christmas baking!
I love a good chewy cookie and the dried cranberries look gorgeous in the cookies, a must-try, pinned!
Thanks – I hope you get a chance to make them sometime!
i love how simple the recipe is! i must try these someday
It really is simple – no egg, even! Enjoy
Should there be an egg in the cranberry orange cookies
Nope! These cookies are egg-free.
Okay, you already had me at “cranberry orange”. But coconut, too? That sounds crazy good! I’m definitely going to try this recipe
I hope you do – they’re delicious any time of year!