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Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies Recipe

Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies are super easy, irresistible, delicate, and buttery treats bursting with the tang of cranberries and the bright zest of orange. These cookies make a perfect Christmas dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ Cup Chopped Dried Cranberries
  • 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour

For Coating:

  • ½ Cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, mix softened butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
  2. Add Flavorings: Mix in salt and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add flour and orange zest to the butter mixture, mixing well.
  4. Add Cranberries: Stir in chopped cranberries to form a smooth dough.
  5. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for an hour until firm.
  6. Shape and Bake: Roll chilled dough into balls, bake at 180°C for 15 minutes until slightly browned.
  7. Coat Cookies: Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then coat again when cooled for snowy effect.
  8. Serve: Enjoy these delightful cookies!

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