Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.

Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the butter mixture and mix until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Fold in the chopped dried cranberries.

Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.