Description
A soft, buttery cookie filled with tart dried cranberries, rolled in sparkling sugar and finished with a sweet creamy glaze.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries with a spatula.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
- Place the balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar and milk together until a smooth, thick glaze forms.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies or dip the tops into the glaze.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American