Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp fresh orange peel, grated (about 1 large orange) or dried orange peel
- 1 tbsp orange extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Then mix in the orange extract and orange peel.
- Lastly, beat in the dry ingredients, flour and baking powder.
- Stir in the dried cranberries by hand.
- Split the dough in half and shape into rectangular logs, approx. 8x3x1 in size, and place on a parchment lined sheet pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool for about 30 minutes.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the logs into 1/2 inch slices diagonally .
- Arrange all the slices on the baking sheet on their sides.
- Bake at 375 for 10 minutes then flip to other side, bake another 10 minutes.
- Let cool completely and store in an airtight container.
- Enjoy!!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian