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by: Gina

Orange Cranberry Almond Cookies

Filed Under: what to eat

Ah cookies. I LOVE cookies, but my kids and my husband love them EVEN MORE. It is ABSOLUTELY a necessity to have cookies at Christmas. I am, though, very tired of the simple-but-boring gluten-free chocolate chip cookie

Recently I was inspired by my local cupcake provider to redefine the “usual” cookie – and I came out with a hit! Without further ado, I present my very own Orange Cranberry Almond Cookie recipe.*

orange cranberry almond cookies

Organic Orange Cranberry Almond Cookies

Makes about 5 dozen.

  • 2.5 cups of gluten free flour. (I recommend all purpose, non-GMO or organic flour that is NOT only garbanzo bean)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup grass-fed butter (or organic butter substitute)
  • 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp organic sugar
  • 3/4 cup organic light brown sugar or organic coconut palm sugar
  • 1/2 tsp organic vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp organic orange extract
  • 1 tsp organic almond flavor or extract
    (I recommend using alcohol-free extracts)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup organic dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup organic almond slivers (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 and line your cookie sheet with untreated parchment paper. Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl and set aside. In your mixer, beat butter, both sugars and the 3 extracts on medium until they are creamy. Add one egg at a time, mixing until well blended. Once done, slowly add in the flour while beating. Next, mix in the dried cranberries and almonds, using a large wooden spoon. Drop a teaspoon shaped size onto the parchment. Bake for 9-12 minutes, until golden brown.

Inspired by Namaste Food’s chocolate chip cookie recipe.

More Great Recipes and a BIG Giveaway!

10 Fabulous bloggers have gathered together to stock you up with real food cookie recipes for your holiday season in a #RealCookieSwap! Whether you’re hosting or attending a cookie swap or headed out to a party, bring with you some special treats that not only taste amazing but use unrefined ingredients as well. Of all of these cookies, we can’t wait to hear what your favorite is so make sure to share it with us!

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grass fed butter & cheese

Continuing on with sustainability in baking, when you are traveling with baked goods (and when you’re at home) it’s important to use an eco-friendly choice. If You Care is a company with a full line of eco-friendly products such as pie pans, baking pans, parchment paper. Their packaging shows exactly where the product came from and where it can go after use. Recycling and composting are two of the most common options! Score!

 

 

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Comments

  2. Kathy M says

    It’s so nice to have a gluten free option in the mix. Looking forward to trying this for our gluten free family members.

  5. Jessica @EatSleepBe says

    We are all about gluten-free around here. And I bet the Kerrygold butter makes this recipe extra special!

  6. Jessica @EatSleepBe says

    This sounds like the most interesting combination of flavors. I have a feeling that it’s one of those dishes that people just keep coming back for more!

  7. Lauryn says

    Gina, these cookies look amazing! I have a new found love of cranberries. I can’t get enough. These cookies are going to be perfect! With a little one allergic to almonds, I wonder if there is a substitue or maybe just leave out the extract? Thoughts on that?

  13. Jaque R. says

    My favorite holiday treat is my own special recipe fudge….delicious! 🙂 Thank you.
    (Oh, I can’t seem to get any of your pinterest links to work. )

  25. Crystal F says

    My favorite holiday treat is pumpkin roll. I also love pinwheels but can’t find anybody that remembers how to make them. Thank you!!

  35. Amanda Baker says

    My favorite holiday treat is definitely the cookies!! Every year since I can ever remember my mom and I have made Christmas cookies together. It is wonderful for spending time with each other and of course it’s amazing to get to eat them all!!

  41. Dandi D says

    I don’t know if you would call it a holiday treat, but I love to have sweet potato casserole.

  49. Tracy Robertson says

    My favorite holiday treat is the sweets, homemade cookies and fudge! My boyfriends holiday favorite is cheese, cheese and more cheese!

  54. Virginia Rowell says

    My favorite holiday treat is my mom’s special fruitcake that she makes every year.

  71. Bryan E. says

    Thank You for the giveaway… someone in the extended family, my wife, or I will always bake a Classic Guinness Cake for the Holidays…I think it is my wife’s turn this year.

  72. tallcapp says

    My favorite holiday treat is dips for chips. I never have it throughout the year, so it tastes really great for the holidays.

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