Cranberry Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These cookies, redolent with the flavors of the season, are crisp and light. i got this recipe from cookingbytheseatofmypants.com but have not made the cookies yet. i put the recipe here so i won't lose it.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Line cookie sheets with parchment or silpat.

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Whisk together flour , baking powder , soda , and salt in a medium bowl.

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Set aside.

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In a separate large bowl , cream butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light in color.

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Beat in egg and orange zest.

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Add flour mixture a little at a time with mixer on low speed , stirring until just combine.

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Fold in cranberries and chocolate chips.

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Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets.

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Bake 9-12 minutes in preheated oven or until the edges of the cookies are just slightly golden.

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Cool for 3-4 minutes on pan , then transfer to a baking rack and cool completely.

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Adding coconut is an option as is adding nuts.

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Ingredients

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flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, butter, granulated sugar, egg, orange zest, dried sweetened cranberries, semi-sweet chocolate chips