Description
Delight in the flavors of these tender, buttery cookies infused with the zest of orange and tart dried cranberries, perfect for sharing during the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy, then stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until combined, then fold in the dried cranberries.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, pressing down gently with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, then let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Make sure your butter is at room temperature for a lighter texture. Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg