CRANBERRY ORANGE SANDWICH COOKIES

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My sweet-tart cookies make a terrific addition to a holiday dessert tray. I love the creamy orange filling.-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange juice concentrate and orange zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cranberries., Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat bottom of a glass with cooking spray, then dip in flour. Press cookies with bottom of glass to flatten, redipping in flour as needed. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat butter, orange juice concentrate, orange zest and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread filling on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies., Freeze option: Freeze shaped balls of dough on baking sheets until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. Prepare, bake and fill cookies as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

devid mardoche cothias
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I love the way these cookies look and taste. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Obi
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These cookies are so delicious and festive. I can't wait to make them again next year.


Rehn Khan Rehn Khan
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Alsandro Joseph Cosmas
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays.


Olerato Ntikang
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I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were easy to make and they turned out great.


Rj tik tok Pakistan
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cranberries. They're also a delicious and festive holiday treat.


Lx Abir Chowdhury
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


BD RanaVff
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Namakau Mwikisa
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor.


Md Nasrullah
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.


Daniel Arizie
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Ravy
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These cookies are so cute and festive. I can't wait to make them for my holiday party.


lila kumal
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved these cookies. The orange flavor really balances out the tartness of the cranberries.


Hawa Mussa
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they make a great gift.


Salton
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I love the combination of cranberries and oranges in these cookies. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Jay Ramirez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of tartness from the cranberries and sweetness from the orange.


Ahmad As
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Christian Long
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The cranberry orange flavor is perfect for the holidays.


Wrangler Sheffield
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These Cranberry Orange Sandwich Cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were gone in minutes.