CRAN-ORANGE ICEBOX COOKIES
These are among my family's favorite cookies around Christmas. The cran-orange flavor makes them special. -Nancy Rollag, Kewaskum, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Transfer 1 cup dough to a small bowl; stir in orange zest and set aside. To the remaining dough, add cranberries, pecans and, if desired, food coloring; divide in half., Line an 8x4-in. loaf pan with waxed paper. Press 1 portion of cranberry dough evenly into pan; top with orange dough, then remaining cranberry dough. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Remove dough from pan; cut in half lengthwise. Cut each portion into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets., Bake at 375° until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Rokiya Begom
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies again!
belay mulay
[email protected]These cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat.
Vaishnav Khade
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a holiday party.
Kaba Jacob
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cranberries.
MD Sahin Badsha
[email protected]I would recommend these cookies to anyone who loves cranberries and orange.
Luyanda Mabala
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.
Joyce Chilapatisha
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too crumbly. I think I'll try chilling the dough for longer next time.
Malak Sherif
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too tart for my liking. I think I'll try reducing the amount of orange zest next time.
Tareq ajij Saddam
[email protected]I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I think they would be better with a little more butter.
Ahsan Yaqoob
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.
Md Nazmul Raj
[email protected]I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy holiday season.
We Uy
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.
Sharo Willz
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a big hit! Everyone wanted the recipe.
Akash Munshi
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Canan Henry
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I loved these cookies! The orange flavor really shines through.
Nicole Z
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the chewy texture and the burst of flavor in every bite.
Solar
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a favorite.
Asrafu Islam Akash
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.
Adekola Kehinde
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
ed finnegan
[email protected]These cookies were absolutely delicious! The combination of cranberries and orange was perfect, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.