Description
Delightful and buttery cookies bursting with tart cranberries and zesty orange flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat room temperature butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the zest of one large orange and vanilla extract until just combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries gently.
- Form tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use European-style butter. If dough is too soft, chill for 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg