Orange Cranberry Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Orange Cranberry Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 egg; 4 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 1 1/2 cups chopped dried cherries or 1 1/2 cups cranberries; 1/2 cup chopped pistachios; melted white chocolate baking bar (optional); sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 egg
4 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 1/2 cups chopped dried cherries or 1 1/2 cups cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
melted white chocolate baking bar (optional)
sifted powdered sugar (optional)

1
In a medium bowl stir together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar; set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add powdered sugar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, orange peel, and orange extract. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Stir in cherries and pistachios.
3
Divide dough in half. Shape each half into an 11-inch-long roll. Wrap dough in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 48 hours or in the freezer for at least 1 hour or until firm enough to slice.
4
Cut rolls into 1/2-inch slices; place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are firm and slightly golden brown. Transfer cookies to wire racks; let cool.
5
If you like, decorate cookies. Drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Orange Cranberry Christmas 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.

Orange Cranberry Christmas Cookies

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