Description
Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that beautifully merges the tartness of dried cranberries with the vibrant zest of orange in a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. These festive cookies are not just perfect for holiday gatherings but also make an excellent gift or sweet indulgence at home. Their unique flavor combination, paired with a snowy powdered sugar coating, ensures they stand out on any dessert table. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, these cookies are accessible to bakers of all levels.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dough)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and salt; mix well.
- Stir in flour and orange zest until combined.
- Fold in chopped dried cranberries evenly.
- Wrap dough in cling film and refrigerate for one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
- Cool slightly, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar twice for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 15g)
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 16mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg