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Cran-Orange Icebox Cookies


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Serves 48 servings | Prep Time 30 min. + chilling | Cook Time 10 minutes/batch

Why I Love This Recipe

These are a favorite cookie of my family around Christmas. The cran-orange flavor makes them special and deliciously different.


Ingredients You'll Need

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2/3 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
8 to 10 drops red food coloring, optional


Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.


Transfer 1 cup of dough to a small bowl; stir in orange peel and set aside. Add the cranberries, pecans and food coloring if desired to remaining dough; divide in half.


Line an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan with waxed paper. Press one 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° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.


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