Cranberry Orange Cookies With Crystallized Ginger Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Cookies With Crystallized Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons cream; 2 teaspoons pure orange extract; 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest; 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped; 1 -3 teaspoon candied ginger, very finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 cup powdered sugar; 4 -6 drops oranges or 4 -6 drops red food coloring

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons cream
2 teaspoons pure orange extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
1 -3 teaspoon candied ginger, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 cup powdered sugar
4 -6 drops oranges or 4 -6 drops red food coloring

1
Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
2
Cream sugar and shortening together until light and fluffy.
3
Add cream, orange extract and grated orange rind.
4
Gradually add flour mixture.
5
Fold in cranberries and candied ginger.
6
Form dough into 2 logs, each about 1 1/2- inches in diameter.
7
Wrap in waxed paper and chill for at overnight.
8
Preheat oven to 375u00b0 and lightly grease cookie sheets.
9
Cut the logs into 1/4-inch thick slices and bake for 12-15 minutes.
10
For glaze mix together orange juice, powdered sugar and food coloring.
11
Drizzle on cooled cookies.

479

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange Cookies With Crystallized Ginger 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 With Crystallized Ginger

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