Recipe
Cranberry Orange Cookies with Crystallized Ginger
Delight your taste buds with these delectable cranberry orange cookies featuring a hint of crystallized ginger.
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 | all-purpose flour |
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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 | fresh cranberries, chopped |
1 | candied ginger, very finely chopped |
2 | tablespoons fresh orange juice |
1 | cup powdered sugar |
4 | orange or red food coloring |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by combining the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. |
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| 2. | In a separate bowl, cream together the powdered sugar and vegetable shortening until the mixture is light and fluffy. |
| 3. | To the creamed mixture, add the cream, pure orange extract, and freshly grated orange zest. |
| 4. | Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. |
| 5. | Gently fold in the chopped fresh cranberries and finely chopped candied ginger. |
| 6. | Shape the dough into 2 logs, each approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter. |
| 7. | Wrap the dough logs in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least overnight. |
| 8. | Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease the cookie sheets. |
| 9. | Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/4-inch thick slices and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. |
| 10. | Prepare the glaze by combining fresh orange juice, powdered sugar, and a few drops of orange or red food coloring. |
| 11. | Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies for a delightful finishing touch. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 102 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Sugar | 9.9 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița
