Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of one orange
- 1 heaping cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare cranberries by roughly chopping them and setting them aside.
- In a food processor, cream together butter, sugar, and orange zest until well combined.
- Add flour and vanilla extract; pulse until the dough forms lumps.
- Gently incorporate chopped cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; form into a log about 10-12 inches long.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least three hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled dough into 1/3-inch rounds and place on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until pale on top with golden bottoms.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Ensure even thickness when slicing for consistent baking results. Customize by adding nuts or spices like cinnamon to enhance flavor.