Orange Cranberry Cookie Cups Recipe

Name: Orange Cranberry Cookie Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh or thawed frozen cranberries; 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 3/4 cup orange marmalade; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 tsp orange extract; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp orange zest; 24 pecan halves; powdered sugar for dusting

Servings: persons

12 ounces fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3/4 cup orange marmalade
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 tsp orange extract
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp orange zest
24 pecan halves
powdered sugar for dusting

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Place the fresh cranberries, 1 cup sugar, the orange juice, lemon juice in a 3 quart pan over medium heat. Cook 15 minutes or till the cranberries have released their juices. Stir in the marmalade and cook 1 minute more. Place the mixture in a blender container or food processor bowl and blend or process till smooth. Press the mixture through a fine strainer to remove the skins, seeds and peel. Stir in the dried cranberries and extract. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Butter a 24 cup or 2-12 cup mini muffin pans.Beat the cream cheese, butter and the 2 Tbsp sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed til light and fluffy. Add the flour and zest. Mix till just combined. Form into a thick round and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill 30 minutes in the freezer but do not freeze. Divide the dough into 24 pieces and press each piece over the bottom and up sides of each muffin cup. Fill the shells with the cranberry mixture. Top each with a pecan half. Bake at 350 degrees 20-25 minutes or till the cookie cups are golden brown around the edges. Cool the cups 10 minutes in the pan then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar.

4763

kcal

Calories

463

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 12 ounces fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Orange Cranberry Cookie Cups 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 Cookie Cups

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