Orange and Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies

4.9 ( reviews)
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Serves: 1
medium
dessert
scandinavian-american
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Orange and Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies

Looking for the perfect **Christmas cookies**? These delightful **orange cranberry cookies** are sure to be a hit! This **thumbprint cookie recipe** is incredibly easy and quick, ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for a festive baking session. Get ready to enjoy these delicious, homemade **orange and cranberry thumbprint cookies** that are also vegetarian, nut-free, and soy-free!

Dietary Information

vegetarian
fish-free
shellfish-free
nut-free
soy-free
sesame-free
flexitarian

Servings:

1
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. 1

    Pre-heat the oven to fan-assisted 160C / 180C / 350F / gas 4 and lightly oil two lined baking trays.

  2. 2

    Add the butter and sugar into a large bowl and beat, using a hand mixer, until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Beat in the egg, followed by the orange zest and flour and mix into a soft dough.

  4. 4

    Split the dough into 36 equal bits and roll into balls.

  5. 5

    Place the cookie balls on the baking tray, making sure to leave space between them for spreading.

  6. 6

    Make a thumbprint in the centre of each cookie (careful not to go all the way through the dough) before filling each thumbprint with some jam.

  7. 7

    Bake in the pre-heated oven for 13-17 minutes until they are as golden as you prefer.

  8. 8

    Allow cookies to rest for a few mins on the baking tray before letting cool completely on a wire rack.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle on some icing sugar before serving.

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