CRANBERRY TEA COOKIES

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I usually have to make a double batch of these delicate cookies because they disappear so fast. They make a great hostess gift and look gorgeous set out on a silver platter. I use real butter for the best flavor.-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 50 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups dried cranberries, chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice
Confectioners' sugar

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Jennifer Ramirez
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of cranberries and tea. I will definitely be making these again.


Tanki Mmako
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Adeyanju oladele Wuraola omotoyosi
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These cookies are easy to make and they taste great! I love the chewy texture and the tartness of the cranberries. I will definitely be making these again.


Obed Twum
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but these cookies were surprisingly good! The tartness of the cranberries is balanced out by the sweetness of the sugar. I will definitely be making these again.


Jayden Van aar
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of cranberries and tea. I will definitely be making these again.


MD mison Islam
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Glad Hoya
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These cookies are easy to make and they taste great! I love the chewy texture and the tartness of the cranberries. I will definitely be making these again.


Mdhasan Vai
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but these cookies were surprisingly good! The tartness of the cranberries is balanced out by the sweetness of the sugar. I will definitely be making these again.


Apekshya Acharya
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of cranberries and tea. I will definitely be making these again.


Marcus Rigney
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect holiday cookie.


Pallab halder
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the sugar. I will definitely be making these cookies again.