Cranberry-Orange Cookies Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Orange Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; Pinch of ground cloves; 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail; 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Red sanding sugar, for rolling

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of ground cloves
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Red sanding sugar, for rolling

1
Pulse the dried cranberries and granulated sugar in a food processor until the cranberries are finely ground and the sugar turns red.
2
Add the flour, baking powder, orange zest, salt, allspice and cloves and pulse to combine.
3
Add the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal.
4
Combine the cranberry juice, food coloring and vanilla in a small bowl and add to the food processor along with the egg; pulse until a dough forms.
5
Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
6
Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
7
Roll heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, then roll the balls in sanding sugar and arrange about 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
8
Bake, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until the cookies are just set on top and golden on the bottom, 18 to 24 minutes.
9
Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
10
Photograph by Johnny Miller

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dried cranberries, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Orange 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.

Cranberry-Orange Cookies

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