Description
Cranberry orange thumbprint cookies are sweet and tangy treats filled with cranberry jam.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cranberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cranberries, and orange zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Make a thumbprint in the center of each ball.
- Fill each thumbprint with cranberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use homemade or store-bought cranberry jam.
- Adjust sweetness by using less sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cranberry orange thumbprint cookies