Cranberry Orange Sandies Cookie Recipe
Ingredients:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tsp orange zest
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup dried cranberries, chopped
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Optional: extra powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in vanilla extract and orange zest.
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Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in chopped dried cranberries.
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Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
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Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
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Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
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Let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar if desired.
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Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.