Ingredients for Cranberry Filled Cookies
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- (not used as dried)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- Water (for crimping, amount not specified)
- Powdered sugar (for optional glaze, amount not specified)
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How to Make Cranberry Filled Cookies
- **Filling:**
- Combine 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 1/4 cup boiling water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- **Cookies:**
- Cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg until well combined.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons milk.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of the cooled cranberry filling onto the center of half of the cookies.
- Top with the remaining cookies, pressing the edges to seal.
- Moisten the edges with a little water and crimp with a fork for a decorative seal.
- Bake on ungreased baking sheets at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- (Optional) Drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze after cooling.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
94g
Fat
21g
Carbs
14g