Cranberry Orange Almond Cookies

Cranberries are one of the few fruits native to North America and have been enjoyed for centuries by Native Americans. They are often associated with Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Cranberry Orange Almond Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 57 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the dried cranberries and sliced almonds.
7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy these delicious Cranberry Orange Almond Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.