Step 1

Prior to making the cookies, pull out the vegan butter and allow it to warm up to room temperature so that it is soft.

Step 2

Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF.

Step 3

Measure out the dried cranberries and roughly chop them into smaller pieces.

Step 4

To a medium sized mixing bowl, add softened butter and both brown and white sugars.

Step 5

Use an electric mixer to cream the butter with the sugar.

Step 6

While the dough is still wet mix in the chopped cranberries and the optional orange zest.

Step 7

Next, sprinkle in the flour and baking powder and mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until you have a thick cookie dough.

Step 8

Use a cookie scoop or your hands to roll the dough into about 8-9 ball shapes.

Step 9

Place each ball of cookie dough onto a parchment-lined sheet tray.

Step 10

Bake in the oven at 350ºF for 10-11 minutes, until lightly golden but still soft.