Cran-Orange Icebox Cookies Recipe

Name: Cran-Orange Icebox Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2/3 cup chopped dried cranberries; 1/4 cup chopped pecans; 8 to 10 drops red food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
8 to 10 drops red food coloring, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Transfer 1 cup dough to a small bowl; stir in orange zest and set aside. Add the cranberries, pecans and, if desired, food coloring; divide in half.
3
Line an 8x4-in. loaf pan with waxed paper. Press one portion of cranberry dough evenly into pan; top with orange dough, then remaining cranberry dough. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
4
Remove dough from pan; cut in half lengthwise. Cut each portion into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased
5
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6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

1044

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Cran-Orange Icebox Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cran-Orange Icebox Cookies

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