Orange Cranberry Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2/3 cup white sugar.
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3/4 cup butter, softened at room temperature.
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1 egg, large size, at room temperature.
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A teaspoon of vanilla.
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2 cups and 2 tablespoons plain flour.
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1/4 teaspoon of salt.
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Orange juice, 2 tablespoons.
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One teaspoon finely grated orange peel.
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3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped.
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Some coarse sugar for coating.
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A cup of powdered sugar.
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2 tablespoons orange juice for topping.
# Instructions:
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Blend sugar and butter until fluffy. Toss in the egg and vanilla. Add the flour and salt. Stir in the orange juice, zest, and cranberries last.
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Divide the dough into two logs, each about 7-8 inches long and 2.5 inches thick.
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Wrap the logs in cling wrap. Keep in the fridge for no less than 3 hours or for as long as 5 days.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line your baking trays with parchment paper.
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If you want, roll the dough logs in coarse sugar.
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Cut the dough logs into 12 slices each. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the edges get golden.
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Let the cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool fully.
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Mix the powdered sugar with orange juice, then drizzle on the cooled cookies.
# Notes:
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The dough freezes well for later use.
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Letting the dough chill longer makes the orange taste pop.
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You can swap chocolate for the glaze.