Orange Cranberry Cookie Bites (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1/2 cup Craisins or dried cranberries.
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3/4 cup sugar, split into portions.
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, gently measured and evened off.
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1 cup butter (chilled), cut into small chunks.
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1 teaspoon extract of almond.
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Grated peel from 1 orange.
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1-2 tablespoons squeezed orange juice (if needed).
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Extra sugar for rolling.
# Preparation Steps:
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Put parchment on your cookie sheet. Chop cranberries with 1/4 cup sugar in processor until they're tiny bits.
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Combine flour with the rest of your sugar, work in the cold butter chunks until you see small crumbles. Stir in the flavor extract, cranberry mix, orange peel and juice.
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Work dough with hands until it sticks together, then roll into a log about 2 inches thick. Cover with plastic wrap.
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Stick the wrapped dough in your fridge for at least 2 hours but you can leave it up to 72 hours.
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Warm oven to 325°F. Cut dough into 1/4 inch rounds, dip edges in sugar, bake for 12-15 minutes till they're done.
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Keep cookies on the hot tray for a few minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
# Additional Tips:
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The dough waits nicely in your fridge for up to 72 hours.
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You can freeze these treats for up to 3 months.
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They're best when not overcooked - try pulling them out at 12 minutes.