CRANBERRY TEA COOKIES
I usually have to make a double batch of these delicate cookies because they disappear so fast. They make a great hostess gift and look gorgeous set out on a silver platter. I use real butter for the best flavor.-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 50 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and salt until blended. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., In a small heavy saucepan, combine cranberries, orange zest, orange juice and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., Preheat oven to 325°. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to a 10-in. square. Cut each into twenty-five 2-in. squares. Place 1 teaspoon cranberry mixture in center of each square. Bring two opposite corners of each square to the center; pinch firmly to seal. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake 18-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust tops with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Tamara Richards
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making them again.
Byron Brown
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Faaria Hassan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I thought these cookies were pretty good. They were soft and chewy, and the cranberries added a nice tartness.
Saria Sayaf
[email protected]These cookies were a great way to use up some leftover cranberries. They were easy to make and they tasted delicious.
Daniel Gonzalez
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite in my house.
Theresa White
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I love the combination of cranberries and tea. They're the perfect winter cookie.
Mirabel Njoku
[email protected]I was really excited to try these cookies, but I was disappointed. The flavor was bland and the texture was dry. I won't be making them again.
Hector Burgos
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I've made them several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion.
Alizah Khan
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were also very easy to make, so I'll probably make them again and just reduce the amount of sugar.
Rhombus Ticks
[email protected]My family loved these cookies! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.
Faviola Zarazua
[email protected]These cranberry tea cookies were a delightful treat! They had a perfect balance of tartness from the cranberries and sweetness from the sugar. The texture was soft and chewy, and the cookies had a beautiful golden brown color.