Best 2 Cranberry Tea Cookies Recipes

CRANBERRY TEA COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and salt until blended. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., In a small heavy saucepan, combine cranberries, orange zest, orange juice and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., Preheat oven to 325°. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to a 10-in. square. Cut each into twenty-five 2-in. squares. Place 1 teaspoon cranberry mixture in center of each square. Bring two opposite corners of each square to the center; pinch firmly to seal. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake 18-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust tops with confectioners' sugar.

CRANBERRY SPICE TEA COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°.
• Spray cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the butter, Splenda and vanilla.
• With electric mixer, beat on medium until butter is softened.
• Add egg substitute and orange peel, mixing briefly.
• Add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Mix on low speed until dough is formed.
• Stir in cranberries until blended evenly, taking care not to overmix.
• Divide the dough in half and roll each into a log about 1-inch in diameter.
• Cover with plastic wrap and freeze approximately 1 hour, allowing dough to chill.
• Remove dough from freezer, unwrap and cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick.
• Place 1-inch apart on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browed.
• Remove to wire rack to cool.