Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies for the Holidays
These delightful cookies combine the tartness of cranberries with the zest of oranges, making them a perfect treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar plus additional for dusting
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries finely chopped
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and orange zest, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cinnamon, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries and nuts until evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar and transfer to a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
For best results, store in an airtight container.